Your Home Needs a retirement plan too.
88% of seniors say it is important to them to stay in their home for as long as they can. Our Seminar on May 15th will help you do just that!
Talk with our aging in place designers
Retiring soon? Is your home ready for that?
Everyone probably knows someone who has had a knee or hip replacement to extend their physical capabilities and provide a pain-free life for as long as possible. Homes are no different. They need to change to keep up with you.

Everyone probably knows someone who has had a knee or hip replacement to extend their physical capabilities and provide a pain-free life for as long as possible. Homes are no different. They need to change to keep up with you.
So, whether you’re in your late 40's or 50s looking ahead or a family member helping aging parents, considering the right home modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and longevity in a home, you've got some big decisions to make. And we'd like to help.
Planning to stay in your home for as long as you can
"Forever Home" SeminarMay 15th 6-7 pm North Oaks
We've started this seminar series to help homeowners with aging-in-place concerns get a handle on these all-important questions:
Module 1: What Makes a Forever Home?
Approx. 20 Minutes. Highlights include:
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- Forever Home Consideration/Attributes
- Multi-generational properties
- Live-in assisted living help
- Main floor living
- Updated and accessible amenities
- Six Principles of Universal Design
- ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) opportunities
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Module 2: Aging in Place & Practical Modifications
Approx. 20 Minutes. Highlights include:
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- What is Aging in Place?
- Assessing Your Current Living Situation
- Common Challenges and Solutions
- Practical Tips for Home Modifications
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Module 3: Financial Planning & Resources
Approx. 20 Minutes. Highlights include:
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- Benefits of Starting Early
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Understanding long-term care insurance
- Medicaid eligibility and planning
- Veterans’ benefits
- Government Programs and Tax Credits
- Property tax exemptions
- Home improvement tax credits
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Call 763-780-3262 for details on the next seminar and location or click the button below to register.

Examples of aging in place projects completed by Murphy Bros.
Aging-in-Place Projects
We've also prepared a 6-page PDF guide to help you begin asking the right questions about aging in place and preparing your home for that eventuality. You can download it free here...

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