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Greetings from the AgeInPlace.com team. We hope your Summer has been wonderful so far. In this issue we have some fantastic new articles & information for you, including an article from Jeff Helms, CFA, author of, "Generation R: A Retirement Nation at Risk" and founder of Reinventing Your Retirement, as well as Dan Harding of CalFinder Remodeling Contractors and a few new additions, including our very first business spotlight article.
We hope you enjoy the articles and the news. Drop us a note and let us know what you think of the newsletter or if we can do anything to assist you.
Sincerely,
Wendi Hope Hager
Executive Editor
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The Five Key Risks All Retirees Face
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by Jeff Helms, CFA
 Over the next twenty years, roughly 79 million Americans will cross the threshold to retirement, joining the millions of folks that are already retired. Welcome to what we call "Generation R". The Retirement Generation.
In my years of retirement research, I've identified five common risks that all retirees face. These are detailed in my new book, "Generation R: A Retirement Nation at Risk." Several of these risks defy conventional retirement wisdom, so pay attention. It's important that current and future retirees take heed - for any of these risks can seriously compromise a long, rich, and rewarding retirement lifestyle. Here they are:
Read more of the Five Key Risks All Retirees Face >
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5 Creative Uses for Aging-In-Place Design
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by Dan Harding, CalFinder Remodeling Contractors
Aging-in-place is a popular choice among seniors and, while it certainly requires some thoughtful changes in home design and function, it most certainly does not mean converting the home into a series of sterile, hospital-like rooms, as any Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) will tell you.
While design function and universality are tantamount to aging-in-place design, there are plenty of creative ways to implement both purpose and aesthetic into your home.
Read More of the 5 Creative Uses for Aging-In-Place Design >
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2009 Aging in Place Business Survey
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| Business Spotlight - HB Design, Inc., Montara, CA |
This is the first in a series of spotlight articles on businesses making a difference in their community. If you would be interested in seeing your business here, let us know.
 Jane Regan is a go-getter. She's dedicated to helping seniors maintain their quality of life as they age and she shows it.
She is the owner of HB Design Services, providing kitchen, bath, interior & lighting design. She is especially focused on aging in place design, that can help seniors wishing to stay in their homes longer as they age. She works alongside her husband, Bob Regan, owner of Hammer Building, a general contracting firm. Together, they are a dynamic duo for aging in place design, home building & remodeling in the Montara, Burlingame & San Francisco, CA areas.
 HB Building & Design
PO Box 370885
Montara, CA 94037-0885
Phone: (650) 728-5878
Fax: (650) 728-9004
Websites: www.hbbuildinganddesign.com
Email: jane@hbdesigninc.com |
| Aging in Place Interview With Viki Kind of Kind Ethics ~ Mark Hager |
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Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Viki Kind of Kind Ethics. If you want to learn more about aging in place, building your own plan or how you can get help, you should listen to it. It is jam packed with practical information. You will not be disappointed.
Download it | Listen online
You can also read my show notes that have much of the information covered in the interview. |
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