{"id":7702,"date":"2026-08-25T22:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T02:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=7702"},"modified":"2026-08-25T22:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T02:58:21","slug":"if-i-cant-age-in-place-what-are-the-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/if-i-cant-age-in-place-what-are-the-options\/","title":{"rendered":"If I Can\u2019t Age in Place, What Are the Options?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cant-age-in-place.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cant-age-in-place.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cant-age-in-place-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cant-age-in-place-767x398.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cant-age-in-place-1024x531.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most older adults want to live in their own homes as long as possible. Sometimes it\u2019s possible. Sometimes, workarounds are needed. When charting the path ahead, consider these alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These small apartments\u2014whether backyard cottages, finished basements, or some other form of self-contained living space\u2014are going mainstream. Since the enactment of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/adding-an-adu-to-your-property-as-a-rental-income-strategy\/#:~:text=Section%20303%20of%20the%20new%20federal%20ROAD%20to%20Housing%20Act%20makes%20ADU%20construction%20eligible%20for%20FHA%2Dbacked%20home%20improvement%20loans.\">ROAD to Housing Act<\/a>, expect to see ADUs legalized by zoning commissions in more towns and made easier to finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could be a way to live with family, ensuring privacy for you and for them. Or it could be a rental property found for you by a local real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> If a deed holder adds an ADU to a property, the property\u2019s value can go up significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> An ADU is a rental or guest home; it doesn\u2019t come with a dedicated deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nonprofit Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you <em>can<\/em> have your cake and eat it too. Seniors are creating their own support networks within their neighborhoods. These networks register as nonprofits, with members paying annual dues in exchange for connections to transit, home maintenance, and in-home care. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/pri\/topics\/livable-communities\/housing\/the-village-model-current-trends-challenges-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">village<\/a> may pay staffers to organize assistance networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> Outings and gatherings are offered, yet you live in your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> There are limits to assistance if a senior faces health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a popular option, but not cheap. Residents live in private units or suites. As they begin to need assistance, they move into a housing unit with access to round-the-clock care. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> With this option, active seniors can settle in a location where they\u2019ll live long term, so someone else won\u2019t make moving decisions for them later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> Room and board are not covered by Medicare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age-Restricted Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active-adult communities often offer hotel-like amenities\u2014possibly with dining packages\u2014and quiet, child-free living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Units are typically restricted to people 55+ who are fully independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> You can choose a rental community or a condo property where you hold the deed to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> It might be impossible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/age-restricted-communities-how-they-affect-your-real-estate\/#:~:text=you%20won%E2%80%99t%20want%20to%20pass%20one%20of%20these%20units%20along%20to%20your%20children%20if%20they%20have%20young%20kids\">pass the title to an age-restricted home<\/a> on to your adult children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/owning-a-co-op-different-from-traditional-real-estate\/\"><strong><em>Senior co-ops are popular<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <strong><em>today. Run by the people who live in them, they\u2019re designed to offer the comforts of home among a supportive group of people.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/blog\/one-three-older-households-cost-burdened\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing cost burdens<\/a> can stress out older adults who aren\u2019t eligible for government support. One possible solution is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalsharedhousing.org\/nshrc-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home sharing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housemates can be peers. Or one might be a younger adult who, for a discounted monthly rent, can offer help or rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> This is one way for an older person to continue living at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> Finding trustworthy housemates is not always possible, and not all homes lend themselves to shared living arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Seniors who want to live in a shared, supportive household can consider<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/owning-property-in-unequal-shares-as-tenants-in-common\/\"><strong><em>holding a deed as tenants in common.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging Home Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you tap into your home equity to support your desire to age in place? A reverse mortgage, designed specifically for homeowners aged 62 and up, doesn\u2019t require you to make additional monthly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selling point:<\/strong> With a reverse mortgage, in contrast to a home equity loan or line of credit, you need not make payments as long as you live at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drawback:<\/strong> Loved ones won\u2019t be able to count on inheriting your equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>A<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/heloc-how-home-equity-lines-of-credit-impact-a-homes-title\/\"><strong><em>home equity line of credit<\/em><\/strong><\/a> <strong><em>(HELOC) can provide funding for senior deed holders. Learn how it impacts your home\u2019s title.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask for Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Deeds.com<\/em> cannot offer individualized advice on financial, tax-related, or legal decisions. We hope this article serves as a helpful orientation. After reading it, consult licensed advisers to obtain guidance that fits your circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deborah Schoch&nbsp;for <em>AARP.org<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/basics\/housing-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eleven Housing Options for Older Adults Who Need a Little or More Help<\/a> (Nov. 18, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Council on Aging: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/article\/how-older-adults-can-get-help-paying-for-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Older Adults Can Get Help Paying for Housing Housing and Utility Assistance<\/a> (Aug. 3, 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter Lawrence, in <em>Notes from Novogradac<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novoco.com\/notes-from-novogradac\/addressing-the-needs-of-increasing-numbers-of-housing-cost-burdened-seniors-will-be-a-major-issue-in-coming-years-according-to-jchs-and-bpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Addressing the Needs of Increasing Numbers of Housing Cost-Burdened Seniors Will be a Major Issue in Coming Years, According to JCHS and BPC<\/a> (Jan. 15, 2024; citing research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bipartisanpolicy.org\/article\/how-policy-changes-are-reshaping-aging-in-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bipartisan Policy Center<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/elderly-men-playing-chess-7322394\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alena Darmel<\/a>, via Pexels\/Canva.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most older adults want to live in their own homes as long as possible. 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