“It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.” Types of Housing “It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.”

Two Main Types Single Family designed to shelter one family. The house can be attached to others or a freestanding house. Multi-family are designed to house more than one family.

Overview of Housing Options Attached Homes Single-Family Alternative Housing Apartment Homes Custom-built homes Age-Restricted Townhomes Factory-built homes Assisted living Condominiums Site-built homes Nursing home Cooperative Owner-built homes Group home Students will define this list and make a booklet with examples of these types of houses.

Multi-Family Housing Apartments Cooperative Condominiums Townhouses

Types of Apartments to Rent Penthouses Garden Apartments Efficiency or Studio Apartments

Condominium- housing unit that an individual owns, inside a building with other such units and common grounds and facilities shared with others. Condominium- A housing unit that an individual owns, inside a building with other such units and common grounds and facilities shared with others.

Cooperative Housing Complex (co-ops) Co-op: a multi-unit apartment building where each resident has an interest in the entire building, and a lease (or contract or share of stock) enabling the owner to occupy a particular apartment unit there Co-op: a multi-unit apartment building where each resident has an interest in the entire building, and a lease (or contract or share of stock) enabling the owner to occupy a particular apartment unit there

Townhouse – Tall houses (attached)

Single-Family Homes This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Custom-Built Homes A house that an individual plans that is built to the owners specifications. Designed by an architect and built by a contactor.

Owner-Built A house that is physically built by the owner.

Factory-Built Homes Modular Manufactured/mobile

Site-Built A home built at the location where it will be inhabited or lived in. Home built “on-site”

Alternative Housing Options

Age-Restricted Communities Also known as “active adult” or “55+” communities. Community is for older people who are healthy, independent, and interested in the social benefits of living among peers. These communities cater to older adults who have a common preference to not have younger folks around. The focus is on an active lifestyle, so many communities have well- equipped clubhouses and other amenities, such as tennis courts and golf courses. Many age restricted communities don’t allow multigenerational living arrangements.

Assisted Living Homes Provide personal care and support services or help with basic daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Comfortable private, or semi-private, rooms 1-to-3 daily, home cooked meals Housekeeping and laundry service Medication management Social programs and activities Transportation to doctor's appointments

Nursing Home Facilities provide skilled nursing care for older adults who require it. Nursing homes have nurses and doctors on staff. Nursing assistants provide most of the help with basic, daily activities, and nurses direct medical monitoring and intervention when necessary. Speech, occupational, and physical therapists work to keep residents strong

Steps in the Process Visit a number of residences; don’t see just one. When you take a tour, be sure to talk to residents, staff, and visiting family members. Ask staff members how long they’ve worked there; a good sign of quality is low turnover. Check with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (http://www.carf.org/). Many assisted-living residences, nursing homes, and CCRCs voluntarily apply for accreditation, which means they meet many quality measures. Be sure you get clear information on costs and the details for all financial arrangements. Talk with your loved one about what is important to him or her as you narrow your options.

Group Home Private residence For young children who can’t live with their families. Can also be for adults or seniors with chronic disabilities or with dementia. There is always at least one caregiver in the residence at all times.

Housing Trends “Tiny” houses Relocation to downtown areas Individuals and families Company offices Sustainable homes and communities Green building Urban gentrification

Debrief Questions What are the positives/negatives of multi-family housing options? What are the positives/negatives of single-family housing options? What type(s) of housing do you feel are the most sustainable from a community perspective? Would you want to raise a family in a rural, suburban, or urban community? Why? What would be the challenges/rewards of working in an assisted living community for the elderly or a group home for individuals with disabilities?