• Does Your Parent's House Still Work for Them?,Shari Whay

    Does Your Parent's House Still Work for Them?

    To tell whether your parent's St. Louis home still works for them, check six things: the entry, the main-level bedroom and bath, the stairs, the shower, the night path and the upkeep. If most are a no, compare fixing the house with moving. In February 2026, Missouri's Department of Health and Senior

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  • Stay or Move? What St. Louis Families Should Ask First,Shari Whay

    Stay or Move? What St. Louis Families Should Ask First

    Should an aging parent stay home or move? In St. Louis County, start with five questions about what they want, how the home works for them, who decides, the timeline and who else belongs at the table. Quick answer Most older adults want to stay in their own homes, but fewer feel sure they will get t

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  • How to Sell a Parent's Home Before Assisted Living,Shari Whay

    How to Sell a Parent's Home Before Assisted Living

    What should you do first when a parent is moving to assisted living and the house has to be sold? Start with who has the legal authority to sign, then talk with an elder law attorney and a CPA before you list a home in the St. Louis Metro Area. When a parent moves to assisted living, the house is ra

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