Retirement Housing: Where Should You Live?

This episode of the DoorWays podcast series on retirement is especially meaningful to my husband and me because we are actively considering new housing arrangements. We want to minimize and streamline maintenance, increase accessibility, and stay independent in our daily lives.

My friend Ric Shields invited me to be a guest on his DoorWays Ministry podcast series to talk about the questions that really matter when it comes to retirement. One of his guests on this episode is also a friend, Tim Sprik. Many years ago, he did a remodelling project on our current home

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “retirement”? The word comes from the verb retire, which means “to go to sleep”. But most of us don’t plan to spend our retirement sleeping all day.

Most people think of retirement in terms of work. The dictionary definition is “to withdraw from one’s position or occupation; to conclude one’s working or professional career.”

Whether retirement is still years away, you’re getting ready for it, or you’re already a seasoned retiree, this series has something for you. We’ll explore how to plan, prepare, and thrive in whatever season of life you’re in now.

You can access all the episodes at this link, and I will post them here on the blog and on Facebook. I hope you will share them widely.

Episode5-Where Should I Live?

Where you live in retirement can shape far more than your daily routine. It can affect your finances, your independence, your safety, and your quality of life.

In this episode, home builder and realtor Tim Sprik shares practical ways to make your home safer, more accessible, and less expensive to maintain as you age.

Rusty McMurray explains what retirement communities really offer, when to start exploring your options, and how to weigh the costs against staying in your own home.

From planning for fewer stairs to finding a community where you can maintain friendships, faith, and purpose, discover how thoughtful preparation today can give you greater freedom tomorrow.

Because retirement isn’t just about where you live. It’s about how you want to live.

Promotional graphic titled “Where Should I Live?” featuring portraits of Tim Sprik and Rusty McMurray with the tagline “The house you love today might not be the right home for tomorrow.”

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