Where should older or disabled persons live?

Lawrence A. Frolik (Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law) has recently published his book entitled Residence Options for Older and Disabled Clients.

Here is a description of this book:

With the recent census figures reporting that more than 35 million Americans are age 65 and older and the expected prolonged life expectancy, the need for appropriate housing is inevitable. Residence Options for Older and Disabled Clients is a new book that provides comprehensive guidance on the many different types of housing available for aging and disabled individuals. It starts with the most independent type of living, proceeds through transitional forms of housing and ends with an in-depth discussion of medically-assisted housing.

It is crucial for attorneys of aging and disabled clients to be adequately informed about various housing options as there are many legal consequences involved with selling their existing home and joining a heavily-regulated, planned community. Attorneys have the opportunity to offer their clients important practical advice about age restricted housing and deed restrictions and thereby steer them away from potential problems. This guide provides you with guidance and answers critical questions to help you counsel your clients.

Housing options include:

• Condominiums and cooperatives
• Planned communities and homeowner associations
• Continuing care retirement communities 
• Assisted living
• Group homes for the disabled
• Nursing homes
• Hospice care
• And much more.

Whether you’re a lawyer, financial planner, geriatric case manager or a caregiver, this book will expand your knowledge of the various types of housing and offers you assistance in selecting the most appropriate place for an individual’s specific needs.