What we need from our homes changes over time. Whether you’re moving, upgrading, downsizing or something in between, AARP has the information you need to make confident, informed decisions about your home and community.
This free, illustrated guide compiles tips from experts to make each room in the home comfortable, safe and a great fit for people of all ages.
Thinking of moving? Check the AARP Livability Index resource first. It offers insights and data on how well a community meets residents’ needs regardless of age, income level, physical ability or ethnicity.
ADUs are smaller, separate living spaces for in-laws, caregivers and family members who need to stay nearby. Get a close look at ADU options, policies, design ideas and much more.
Check out our short housing videos for expert housing help plus inspired ideas and personal stories from people just like you.
Could a tiny home fit your lifestyle? Discover the advantages of downsizing in this mini-series featuring those who made the switch.
Christy McPherson calls Hailey, Idaho, her little slice of heaven. She loves her life there, owning a three-bedroom house on the outskirts and a small accounting business on Main Street, though it’s not cheap.
Interior designer Robin Rick loved the outdoor lifestyle she found living on a horse farm, but when the owner decided to sell, she had to search for a new home.
Joan Susie dedicated over 30 years to her busy career and was starting to make plans for a new life as an active retiree.
Deb and Ron are high school sweethearts from Pennsylvania who fell in love with being grandparents.