Archived Articles on Housing
2007 Livable Community Award Winners
AARP and the National Association of Home Builders honor five developers for integrating universal design amenities into their projects.
March 19, 2008
By: Brooke Howell
2007 State Legislative Agenda Seeks to Keep Older Adults in Their Own Homes
AARP Illinois develops its state legislative agenda from insight given by members around the state.
January 26, 2007
Source: AARP.org
Threat of Permanent Utility Rate Increases Looms
In an effort to combat skyrocketing utility rates in Louisiana, AARP filed a motion Dec. 5 to intervene in a case before the Public Service Commission.
December 22, 2006
Source: AARP.org
There's No Place Like HomeÉ. District Neighborhoods Explore Concierge Services
Ninety percent of District voters say it is important to them to be able to remain at home as long as possible as they age. The question is, how? Some neighborhood groups think they may have found the answer.
December 12, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Keep Your Home Safe and Comfortable for Everyone
There's no place like home. According to a recent AARP study, roughly 90 percent of Americans age 50 and older wish to stay in their current home and community as they age.
November 17, 2006
Source: AARP.org
The Real Deal on Electricity in Illinois
What does a pending electrical rate hike mean for Illinois seniors?
October 23, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Ten Easy Steps for Making Your Home Safer and More Comfortable
Check out these 10 low-cost ideas that can make your home safe and comfortable for all.
October 3, 2006
Source: AARP.org
Develop a Disaster Plan for Older, Distant Relatives
Every family should be prepared to cope with disaster. To help insure the safety of your older family members, be sure your emergency action plan includes them, whether they are residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes, or even living independently, where they may not have access to help in a disaster.
September 6, 2006
Source: AARP.org
National Preparedness Month
Department of Homeland Security with AARP, the American Red Cross (ARC) and the National Organization on Disability (NOD), have joined forces to help older Americans prepare for emergencies.
September 1, 2006
Source: AARP.org
AARP Survey Finds Hawaii Residents at Risk
The results of an AARP pedestrian safety survey finds Hawaii pedestrians at risk.
August 21, 2006
Source: AARP.org
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