
Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard
Making Martha's Vineyard an Aging-Friendly Island
Housing
NEW: Housing Options Handbook for Older Adults
HAMV's new Housing Options Handbook for Older Adults: A Resource is a free publication that addresses the current housing crisis and explores possible options for:
Remaining in Your Home:
Accessibility and Home Modifications
Larger Home Modifications
Home-Sharing Models
Technology to Assist Aging-In-Place
Home Care
Leaving Your Home:
GreenHouse and Assisted Living
Co-Housing and Market Rate Options
Affordability and Downsizing
Community Issues:
Accessory apartments and Zoning
Housing Bank
The Handbook includes a directory with contact information as well as summaries and slide presentations from the Housing Forum. Please note: The Handbook will be available for viewing at each Island library and Council on Aging on Martha's Vineyard by mid-summer. If you'd like to view it online, download a copy for yourself, or print it yourself, click the link above.
To Get Involved:
Healthy Aging welcomes individuals who wish to make a difference. To express interest in joining our Housing Workgroup, please contact our office here.
