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What you need to know about the home-share sites that are helping seniors who are lonely and struggling financially
Read full article: What you need to know about the home-share sites that are helping seniors who are lonely and struggling financiallySue and Sue. Sue Larsen opened her home to Sue Ronnenkamp, who pays $900 a month in rent and gets her own room and access to the rest of the home. โRandall was really strong and positive about making me feel welcome,โ said Mary Ozanic, a home renter. Companies such as Silvernest and Senior Home Shares match seniors who want to stay in their homes with people who need a home. โIt gives you a really good, clear picture of values and attitudes,โ said Sue Larsen, a homeowner.
Creative device bringing families together at senior facility in The Woodlands
Read full article: Creative device bringing families together at senior facility in The WoodlandsThis device is being put to good use at Unlimited Care Cottages, an assisted living community in The Woodlands. There are tears shed and there are smiles,โ said Steven Crenshaw, the creator of the device and owner of Handle With Care, a senior home safety business. โWe felt that it was important that we designed something that there could be some interaction,โ said Amber, the marketing liaison for Unlimited Care Cottages. โIf you walk up to give somebody a hug thatโs inside, youโre able to stick your arms through these holes like so,โ said Steven. Itโs just a wonderful blessing shared,โ said Buck Buckholtz, the owner of Unlimited Care Cottages.