Transition to new housing can be emotional and strenuous, but now people 50+  have more options than ever before. Attractive new retirement and 50+ housing communities are emerging all over the country. Senior apartments and eldercare assisted living are among the many options. For those who choose to stay at home, simple modifications can make your home safer. Here you will find information on different housing options as well as advice on how to move and what services you might want to use.

Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization partnering with the Administration on Aging, created this checklist to help you identify safety hazards and accessibility. Try it out to protect yourself and others.

A reverse mortgage converts home equity into monthly income. Find out more by downloading the free Reverse Mortgage Guide by Wells Fargo.  See what the Senior Citizen's Guide has to say on this topic for those asking Is It Right for Me?

This site offers great resources for people 50+ to find out about housing and health services. Check out their listing of living options in Philadelphia, their explanation of different in-home health services, and explanations of the types of retirement living options.

Margit Novack, founder and president of move management company Moving Solutions,

is leading the way in the move management industry.  When it's time to move to new quarters, her company helps people manage a lifetime of belongings. 

Need help moving? Start here to learn about Senior Move Managers, a professional company that addresses  the needs of each customer.

AARP examines the issue of livable communities for people 50+. Their findings could help you learn what to look for when assessing a community's supports for successful aging.