I Love This Place… But Will It Work When I’m Older?

Описание: This house works great for me right now.
But I’ve started asking a question most people wait too long to ask… what about later?
We all reach a point — especially if we live alone — where we start wondering how many productive years we really have left. Not just big things, but small things most people never think about… climbing stairs, changing a light bulb, carrying groceries, or just getting around your own house safely.

Nothing is wrong right now.
I’m in good health.
But it only takes one fall, one injury, one unexpected event to change everything.

Watching my parents age has made this impossible to ignore. Things that used to be simple for them are now difficult or dangerous. And in rural parts of the country, there are very few real options for seniors who still want independence without paying outrageous assisted-living costs.

This video isn’t about fear.
It’s about thinking ahead while you still can.

I’m not planning to leave this place — but every project I do now is done with the future in mind. Accessibility. Simplicity. Options. Because waiting until you have to decide usually means you don’t get to decide at all.

If you live alone, live rural, or plan to age in place, I’d be interested to hear how you’re thinking about it where you live.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – When you start asking hard questions
00:35 – Thinking ahead before it’s too late
01:13 – Watching my parents struggle with “small” tasks
02:03 – The lack of senior housing in rural areas
03:14 – One fall can change everything
03:35 – Designing a home for future limitations
04:46 – What parts of my house will still work
05:20 – Living alone and planning for reality
06:09 – Wanting independence for as long as possible
06:57 – Planning while your mind is still clear
07:26 – What happens to everything when you’re gone
08:23 – Backup plans for backup plans
09:10 – Preparing in case selling becomes necessary
10:22 – Why nobody plans for the worst
11:07 – Aging parents and distance
11:57 – The reality of living alone
12:12 – Asking others what options exist where they live
13:26 – Final thoughts

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