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I Love This Place… But Will It Work When I’m Older?

This house works great for me right now. But I’ve started asking a question most people wait too long to ask… what about later? We all reach a point — especially if we live alone — where we start wondering how many productive years we really have left. Not just big things, but small things most people never think about… climbing stairs, changing a light bulb, carrying groceries, or just getting around your own house safely. Nothing is wrong right now. I’m in good health. But it only takes one fall, one injury, one unexpected event to change everything. Watching my parents age has made this impossible to ignore. Things that used to be simple for them are now difficult or dangerous. And in rural parts of the country, there are very few real options for seniors who still want independence without paying outrageous assisted-living costs. This video isn’t about fear. It’s about thinking ahead while you still can. I’m not planning to leave this place — but every project I do now is done with the future in mind. Accessibility. Simplicity. Options. Because waiting until you have to decide usually means you don’t get to decide at all. If you live alone, live rural, or plan to age in place, I’d be interested to hear how you’re thinking about it where you live. 👉 Please check that you’re still subscribed — YouTube sometimes unsubscribes people without notice. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – When you start asking hard questions 00:35 – Thinking ahead before it’s too late 01:13 – Watching my parents struggle with “small” tasks 02:03 – The lack of senior housing in rural areas 03:14 – One fall can change everything 03:35 – Designing a home for future limitations 04:46 – What parts of my house will still work 05:20 – Living alone and planning for reality 06:09 – Wanting independence for as long as possible 06:57 – Planning while your mind is still clear 07:26 – What happens to everything when you’re gone 08:23 – Backup plans for backup plans 09:10 – Preparing in case selling becomes necessary 10:22 – Why nobody plans for the worst 11:07 – Aging parents and distance 11:57 – The reality of living alone 12:12 – Asking others what options exist where they live 13:26 – Final thoughts Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @ouachitamountainliving   Check out my other channels!..   / @thedogmantalks      / @dogmansmountainworkshop   aging in place,rural living,getting older,planning ahead,living alone,senior housing crisis,rural america,aging alone,home accessibility,independent living,aging parents,real life talk,ouachita mountain living,life planning #AgingInPlace, #RuralLiving, #PlanningAhead