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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: November 24, 2008

2007 Livable Communities Awards

AARP and the National Association of Home Builders honor five developers for integrating universal design amenities into their projects.

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: November 24, 2008

7 Steps to Hiring a Contractor

Seven rules to following when hiring a contractor to work on your home.

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: October 9, 2008

Will Public Transport Serve
an Older America?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2025, 62 million Americans will be age 65+. How are this century's older Americans going to get from place to place?

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: August 4, 2008

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists

Find a certified aging-in-place specialist who has been trained in universal design principles to design, build, and remodel barrier-free homes.

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: March 25, 2008

Paying House

They're planning to retire soon. Should they pay off the mortgage early or borrow more?

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: March 19, 2008

AARP Radio: Capitol Hill Village

Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood is helping older residents remain in their homes until later in life. AARP Radio spotlights this community's efforts to help older residents live in their homes longer. They found out that sometimes, it takes a village.

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: May 28, 2004

The Good Life in the Big City

People in their 50s and 60s are learning what longtime residents of city neighborhoods have always known: The city is, as a recent report by the United Hospital Fund put it, "a good place to grow old."

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Subchannel: Housing Options. Date: March 30, 2004

What Is Universal Design?

Universal design are those home design features that make a home safe and comfortable for everyone, young or old, whether they have a disability or not. It's making a home for all ages.

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