Show Moving South When You Retire When you grow old will you head south and enjoy retirement retirement retire retire- ment b basking in the sun IF SO you are in the mi m- Most older folks go right on living where they alwa always y s shave shave have asserts John Concord housing consultant to Corporation The rea so n s Few have the money to do otherwise otherwise oth oth- oth or the desire to enter strange surroundings a way away w a y from friends and relatives A study of the housing status of social security beneficiaries beneficiaries bene concluded that 45 per percent percent percent cent of the elderly 65 or older older older old old- er were a ate t e 1 y housed also that 80 per cent were living in houses at least 30 years old and 40 per cent in houses older than 50 years Sharply reduced income and often failing falling health may make it impossible for older folks to enjoy their living qU quarters the consultant com com- ments Yet their present quarters could be made more pleasant easier to maintain and safer by some minor alterations alterations alter alter- and improvements THE TilE SMALL costs can be defrayed by devoted children or other relatives Usually outside help is necessary though oftentimes the oldsters will want to dip into their savings sav savings ings to assure more comforts conveniences and safety for their declining years Concord suggests hand rails tub bars adequate lighting pre-finished pre hardboard walls wails for easy care and carpeting rather than rugs to prevent tripping |