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Old 05-22-2012, 06:19 PM
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This is, of course, a fabulous idea and IMHO inevitable as the baby boomers -- including many single/divorced baby boomers on limited incomes -- swell the numbers of PWP. The most efficient way to do this is to partner with a nonprofit that already has a proven track record of creating and managing supportive housing for people with disabilities (such as AIDS housing) utilizing a mix of public (HUD or state) and private funding. That way we're not trying to reinvent the wheel, we can leverage existing relationships and credibility, and have access to economies of scale. This approach would likely shave about 5 years off of the launch. A project advisory group could include PWP, PD advocate, healthcare professionals, caregiver, etc… Another possibility is to partner with a nonprofit whose focus is the elderly that offers various levels of care (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, etc). Some already have lowered their age minimums to 55...
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