Recent content by RuthW54

Sure yes. The one company I found is called Upside Home. Here's the website, looks very interesting, www.upsidehom.com. Much cheaper than independent living facilities too it seems...

I've been thinking about the same thing. I'm down in FL now and have been searching for options. There seems to be a new concept for home sharing for seniors that sounds interesting. It looks like you live in a normal house or apartment and they match you up with compatible people. Similar to a...

I've owned my small home for 30 years and couldn't agree more. It's getting too difficult (and expensive) to handle for me as I approach retirement. I need some predictability in my monthly expenses. Really thinking about selling my home and renting to reduce headaches and burden on my kids...

New to this forum and just beginning to read through everyone's stories! This is fantastic that we can be here to support each other! The ups and downs of life are so difficult. I hope you come out of this one soon! -Ruth

Hi there, I'm Ruth and I'm 66 and about to retire from a lifelong career as an administrative assistant. I'm single and caring for my elderly mother and now have to start thinking about how I'll care for myself in retirement.