Has the effort needed to maintain your home started to become burdensome?- Is your home too big for you or too expensive for your current budget?- Does your home lack safety features that would make daily life feel more secure?
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If you said yes to any of the questions above, senior apartments might be right for you.- Senior apartments are designed for people who are able to live independently but who would enjoy being in an environment surrounded by people their own age.-- They are equipped with many safety devices that can provide tenants with a sense of security.- These can include safety pull cords in bathrooms, bedrooms and hallway, secured entryways, and 24 hour emergency call buttons.- They can accommodate people with physical limitations.- Many seniors who assumed they could no longer live independently are pleasantly surprised to learn that they can. -
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Senior apartments are affordable, safe and practical.- The "Senior Apartment Housing Guide" offers brief descriptions of 32 senior apartment options that are available in Broome County.- Information in the guide includes detailed information on each provider:- the number of units, rental rates, services included in the rent, contact information, and the waiting list, if any, for each complex.
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A number of apartments listed in the housing guide provide assistance with daily living which may allow seniors to remain in the community longer.- Some apartments offer assistance with tasks such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry through a licensed enriched housing program.- Some apartments offer supportive services through a licensed home care agency that is located in-house.- Some units have case managers who can assist tenants and their families with problems that arise.
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Senior apartments are very affordable, especially when you compare it to the cost of maintaining your own home.- Some apartments offer a subsidy to reduce the rental cost for those who meet the income guidelines.- The housing guide also provides information on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance program for the City of Binghamton, the Town of Union and the Deposit area. -
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Contact the Broome County Office for Aging at 607.778.2411 for more information or to obtain your copy of the "Senior Apartment Housing Guide".