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WHY Didn’t we do this SOONER? (Aging in Place)

I took my children on the three hour drive from Seattle to visit my parents and our extended family for Thanksgiving in the Portland/Vancouver area last week. We had a wonderful dinner and event with 25 people in the extended Murphy family, and the kids – as always – had a great time with their […]

A.I.P. ain’t just D.I.Y. – It’s NOT That SIMPLE

First of all, I’d simply like to say that I’m flattered and honored that someone from the complete other side of the country has contacted us here at EtMM in the Seattle area with a question about Aging-in-Place. I’m pleased to see that our message is spreading, and that we are “find-able” when folks are […]

“Forever Home” on a Budget, Starts with Common Sense

So if 89% of those polled by AARP favor “Aging-In-Place” as a first priority and preference, but we are still near the bottom of a long and slow recovery in the real estate market that in some areas depreciated homes upwards of 30% in value 4-5 years ago, what are the best ways we can […]

Don’t SLIP… One FALL could land you in BANKRUPTCY!

“Prevention is one of the few known ways to reduce demand for health and aged care services.” — Julie Bishop I had a discussion recently with a family friend over lunch, who was struggling with a grim reality. They were discussing the possibility that they needed to consult with a Bankruptcy attorney or quit paying their […]