Because of my chosen occupation I have countless discussions every week with people about why they are or are not ready to move. One older adult I've been acquainted with for 3 years (I'll call him Steve) says "I'm going......

Even a native Minnesotan can have a hard time reading these county maps so here it is in English- Minnesota Counties that can expect a 100-368 percent increase in 2030 of seniors aged 65+ include: Cook Beltrami Itasca Hubbard Cass......

I went to a fair housing for seniors seminar last week at Minneapolis City Hall in celebration of April being designated as fair housing month. Fair Housing month opens the floodgates for one of my favorite rants-lack of universal design in senior housing. I stomp my feet as I rage-on about how it d...

Business week published a story over the weekend: House price: $3,500. Mortgage $228,000.  It's a story about a senior couple living in North Minneapolis who purchased their home in 1977 for $3,500 and it's now worth $174,000. The problem? They owe $228,000 on it.  You have to scratch your...

If you have an older parent who is moving, you know how hard it is to break the emotional ties to the family home. Helping a loved one move out of a home filled with memories requires a gentle touch. Let's start with the brag wall.  This is the wall (or walls) your parents have in their home th...