The Wayland Council on Aging is presenting a series of workshops this spring designed to help senior residents learn and think about housing options as they age. All workshops are held in the Council on Aging, and feature panel presentations and time for Q&A. Please contact the COA at coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990 if you would like to attend. All workshops will also be recorded for later broadcast on WayCam TV and for viewing on demand.
Thursday, April 6: Downsizing: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How do you decide if it is time to move or renovate? Join us for this information-filled workshop. Panelists will include Brian Harvey, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and owner of Harvey Home Modifications; Amy Cowan from the SMOC Home Modification Loan Program; Susan Blumenfeld from New Roots Move Management; Marie Leblanc from Transitions Liquidators; and Joanne Berry from Coldwell Banker Realty. Topics covered include how to make your home accessible and adaptable to age in place, financing renovations, organizing, decluttering, downsizing, deciding to sell, and move management.
Thursday, April 20: Housing in Wayland What are the options? Brian Boggia, Executive Director of the Wayland Housing Authority will discuss affordable senior housing; Katherine Provost, FSS Coordinator & Section 8 Administrator, will talk about 40 B, Section 8 and other Wayland options; and Rachel Bratt, Co-chair, Housing Partnership Committee, will discuss proposed projects including Mahoney’s Cascade and St. Ann’s Senior Village Affordable Housing.
Thursday, May 11: Housing Options Exploring Independent and Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Memory Care. Presenters will describe and discuss the differences in the living options and how to pick the right home for you. Panelists include Michelle Woodbury from 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors and Laurie Cashman, Director of Education at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association.
Thursday, May 25: Alternative Housing Options Mike Crisafulli, Wayland’s Building Commissioner, will discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), sometimes known as granny flats or in-law suites and the zoning requirements in Wayland. Anna Maria Pulsar, President of Sharing Housing, will discuss home sharing.
