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Step 1 of 8

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Housing in later life

1 = Completely disagree
5= Completely agree

How important will be housing in later life?(Required)

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How active will you be in the future to ensure that your house is accessible for older age?(Required)

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Goal setting and action plan

Goal Setting

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I will decide whether my home is suitable for my future stage of life.

I will explore other housing in my city or neighbourhood that may be more suitable.

I will adapt my home to my future needs.

I will review my financial situation to see if I can afford the cost of changing or adapting my home.

I will decide what to do when I can no longer live independently at home.

I will decide whether my home is suitable for my future stage of life.

What will you do to achieve this goal?

I will determine whether the location of my home is appropriate (for example, near essential services such as a doctor, well connected with public transportation … )

I will determine whether the characteristics of my house are adequate for my later life in terms of suitable size, elevator or ramps for wheelchair access, doorway wide enough for a wheelchair, safe bathroom (rimless shower and grab bars)

I will determine whether the location of my home is appropriate (for example, near essential services such as a doctor, well connected with public transportation … )

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

I will determine whether the characteristics of my house are adequate for my later life in terms of suitable size, elevator or ramps for wheelchair access, doorway wide enough for a wheelchair, safe bathroom (rimless shower and grab bars)

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

Great! You defined your first goal, you have defined the activities and made them concrete.

You are considering whether your home is suitable for later life. This is the first step toward a home that meets your future needs and in which you can grow old safely and healthily. Planning ahead will save you a lot of time and hassle and avoid potential accidents. Do not be overwhelmed, there are many ways to adapt your home. If you think it is better to move to another area because of the location of the house, you will have time to explore other areas and make the right decision.

Why should you get active here? What are your benefits?

(I will decide whether my home is suitable for my future stage of life.)
As people get older, they spend more and more time at home. It is important to decide if your current home is suitable for your later life in terms of size and location. Deciding whether to stay in your current home or find a new one will help you plan for the next stages. You should make this decision early so that you are well informed, consider all options, and do not rush. Think about what you like to do and what is important for you, so you can make the right decision. This will be fun and help you face the new stage with more optimism and confidence!

I will explore other housing in my city or neighbourhood that may be more suitable.

What will you do to achieve this goal?

I will ask a real estate agency to show me other houses with better features, such as proximity to services like health care, availability of public transportation.

I will discuss a possible housing move with my children, other members of my family (as siblings or cousins) or with my friends.

I will ask a real estate agency to show me other houses with better features, such as proximity to services like health care, availability of public transportation.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

I will discuss a possible housing move with my children, other members of my family (as siblings or cousins) or with my friends.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

Great! You defined your next goal and are taking actions to make it real. Good for you!

You have decided that your home is not suitable for when you get older. This is a very important step. Now it is up to you to decide whether you want to live in another part of the same city or in another city. Perhaps you would like to live closer to your children or grandchildren or move back to your hometown. Consider all the possibilities before you make your decision - take it as an adventure and enjoy the process!

Why should you get active here? What are your benefits?

(I will explore other housing in my city or neighbourhood that may be more suitable.)
You have already decided that your current home is not suitable for your future life, and you have decided to look for a home that will meet your future needs. Now it's time to explore the city to see the different options available. You can visit other neighbourhoods; explore the services they offer and decide which area is the best for you in this new stage of your life. Although it would be a good idea to get advice from a real estate agent, the help and support of your family and friends is very important.

I will adapt my home to my future needs.

What will you do to achieve this goal?

I will ask an expert in geriatric architecture for help in adapting my home for later life taking into consideration my present and future needs

I will ask for a budget to adapt my home for later life following the recommendations fo the expert

I will ask an expert in geriatric architecture for help in adapting my home for later life taking into consideration my present and future needs

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

I will ask for a budget to adapt my home for later life following the recommendations fo the expert

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

Great! You defined your next goal and are taking actions to make it real. Good for you!

You have decided that your home needs some adaptation to make it accessible for later life. It is important that you ask for help from an expert and plan the work carefully. It may be a good idea to do all the renovations at the same time, so that you can optimise the resources and get a better price. Think carefully about what you need now and what you could need in the future. Bear in mind that setbacks or additional needs can always arise.

Why should you get active here? What are your benefits?

I will adapt my home to my future needs.
You have decided that your house is suitable for later life, but you need to adapt it to your future needs. It is time to do some work! Take it with good humour. Make a list of necessary and advisable changes. Get an estimate budget from several companies and choose the most convenient for you. You can even take this opportunity to redecorate your home. Remember that you will be spending more time at home now, and it is important to have a functional and comfortable home. This will allow you to approach the new phase of your life with with more confidence and optimism.

I will review my financial situation to see if I can afford the cost of changing or adapting my home.

What will you do to achieve this goal?

I will find out if there are any organisations in my community that can help me to finance the adaptation work on my home and about the requirements that must be met in order to receive these funds.

I will talk to my bank to find out about the terms of a possible loan to finance the adaptation works on my home.

I will find out if there are any organisations in my community that can help me to finance the adaptation work on my home and about the requirements that must be met in order to receive these funds.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

I will talk to my bank to find out about the terms of a possible loan to finance the adaptation works on my home.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

Great! You defined your next goal and are taking actions to make it real. Good for you!

You have decided that your home needs some adaptation to make it accessible for later life. You already know what you need to change to adapt your house for later life and what it will cost you. If you do not have the necessary funds, you will have to look for financing. Be well informed, as in many countries there are funds for adapting homes or loans with very favourable interest rates.

Why should you get active here? What are your benefits?

(I will review my financial situation to see if I can afford the cost of changing or adapting my home.)
You already know what changes you need to make, and you have decided to adapt your house to your future needs. You even have the estimated budget for it. Now it is time to think about financing. You can find out if there are grants available in your country or region for remodelling your home and what the conditions are. If you do not have enough money saved, you may need to take out a loan. If you know how much money you have to invest in remodelling your home, you can better assess whether your ability to pay is enough to handle the situation and act accordingly. Having all the financial information, you will be more confident and secure.

I will review my financial situation to see if I can afford the cost of changing or adapting my home.

What will you do to achieve this goal?

I will decide if I want to stay in my home with the help of a health care professional, to go to a nursing home or look for other possibilities, such as co-housing.

I will seek advice from a geriatric professional to look for the best solution if I am unable to live independently.

I will decide if I want to stay in my home with the help of a health care professional, to go to a nursing home or look for other possibilities, such as co-housing.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

I will seek advice from a geriatric professional to look for the best solution if I am unable to live independently.

Who/with whom will I do this (e.g., me, my partner, doctor, an expert,)?

When will I do this (e.g., today, tomorrow, weekly...)?

What do I need (e.g., a certain equipment, money, more information about something...?

Great! You defined your last goal and are taking actions to make it real. Good for you!

It is very important to decide in advance where you would like to live if you were unable to fend for yourself in case of illness or accident. In this case, it is often the older person's family that makes the decisions about where and how to live. Often, these decisions are not to the older person's liking. Ideally, this issue should be resolved before the time comes. This would be very positive for both the elder and the family members.

Why should you get active here? What are your benefits?

(I will decide what to do when I can no longer live independently at home.)
It is important to think about where you want to live when you can no longer live independently. If you are aware of the options that exist, you can face the situation with more information, which will allow you to make more thoughtful and conscious decisions. It is also very important to inform your closest family members about where and how you want to live, because when the time comes, they will know what decision to make. In this way, you are taking the responsibility of making a decision away from your family.

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Il sostegno della Commissione europea alla produzione di questa pubblicazione non costituisce un'approvazione del contenuto, che riflette esclusivamente il punto di vista degli autori, e la Commissione non può essere ritenuta responsabile per l'uso che può essere fatto delle informazioni ivi contenute.

Proj. no: 2020-1-DE02-KA204-007435

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