There may come a time when staying at home is no longer safe or pleasant. It’s not an easy decision, but there are several housing options available.
You may want to live somewhere smaller and simpler to maintain, such as a cottage, or somewhere better suited to your physical demands, such as a house. You may choose to be closer to family or friends or to have easier access to amenities such as transportation and recreation. Or you could want to live in a community where you can maintain your freedom while yet having access to care and assistance if you need it or may need it in the future.
While purchasing or renting a new house or moving into a care home may be the first alternatives that come to mind, there are plenty more to consider.
Exchanging a council or housing association property, sheltered accommodation, special care housing, close care, and many more options for disability housing are available. The leading provider of Housing Disability Brisbane has listed down a few.
Changing The Ownership Of A Municipal Or Housing Association Property
Your local council or housing association may be able to assist you in finding a more suitable home by arranging a “swap” for another council or housing association property. Inquire with your local municipality or housing association about any schemes in your region.
Sheltered Housing
Sheltered housing is for those who can generally live freely but require occasional assistance or support.
Sheltered housing frequently has a warden who can be contacted in an emergency, as well as other security features such as emergency alarm systems.
Sheltered housing units may also have common amenities including laundry, lounge, and garden, as well as social activities and events. The degree of assistance provided varies based on the plan. Your local authority may provide sheltered accommodation, or you might buy or rent a house privately.
Extra Care Housing
Extra care housing (sometimes known as “assisted living” or “extremely sheltered housing”) provides greater assistance than sheltered housing.
You live in a self-contained flat, but on-site workers may offer services such as meals or personal care and domestic help. There are generally common spaces like cafés and lounges. You are not required to sign up for care and support when you first move in, and your level of help can be adjusted as your requirements evolve. Extra care is often available for rent or purchase.
Close Care Housing
Close care is senior living (typically an apartment or cottage) on the same campus as a care facility. The care home offers personal care services and permits you to move in the future if you so want. This style of residence might be an excellent choice for couples with diverse requirements.
Retirement Communities
Retirement communities are large-scale communities of bungalows, apartments, or homes constructed exclusively for the elderly. Many of these retirement communities contain nursing homes as well as communal facilities.
Schemes For Home-Sharing
If you don’t want to move out of your house and have a spare room, you may share it. Homesharing is a program that links you with folks who need housing and are willing to keep you company and help around the house. It allows you to remain independent at home for a longer period of time and provides you and your loved ones with peace of mind.
Options For Housing For Disabled Young Adults
As they become older, teenagers and young adults with special needs or disabilities may want – or need – more freedom. However, they are likely to have care requirements that necessitate alternate housing. These care requirements might be connected to physical or mental health issues, a learning impairment, or drug or alcohol abuse.
Schemes For Sheltered Housing For Young People
Although many sheltered housing programs are designed for elderly people, some are designed expressly for younger handicapped persons. These houses are intended for independent living but include additional amenities such as a warden who can be contacted in an emergency or community facilities such as laundry and lounge.
Empowered Liveability has been providing different services such as Disability Housing Investment and Specialist Disability Accommodation Melbourne, ensure delivering safe and secure housing plans. Please contact our 24/7 accessible support at 1300-974-912 oradmin@empoweredliveability.com.au for further details.
