Five People In Their 60s, 70s, and 80s Share How They Plan to Age at Home
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Beverly Suek, an 80-year-old activist from Winnipeg, created the Women’s Housing Initiative Manitoba (WHIM), a cooperative living arrangement for older women seeking community and affordability, after facing loneliness following her husband's death.
- WHIM houses six women who share responsibilities and expenses, offering a supportive, cost-effective alternative to traditional retirement homes, with monthly costs significantly lower than median retirement home rates.
- Dick Stoddard, a 78-year-old retired TV weatherman from Reno, Nevada, struggles with Parkinson’s disease-related isolation and mobility issues, but with home modifications and caregiver support, he aims to remain independent despite challenges and high assisted living costs.
- Kevin Brown, a 64-year-old retired nonprofit executive, chose
