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I was asked to give a speech to a group in Boise, ID about how seniors can stay in their homes by using a reverse mortgage. This was an easy one for me because I had helped my mother do this very thing. She didn’t need as much help as some of the other seniors I have spoken with who worked with companies who specialize in home remodeling for seniors.

Some senior homeowners use reverse mortgages to help them financially by retiring debt or generating income. But there are also many seniors who love their homes and want to stay in them but find that their homes just don’t accommodate their needs any more. In fact, according to an AARP housing survey, 83% of older Americans want to stay in their current homes for the rest of their lives. Of the 83%, many are looking for some help to make it possible. Here is how a reverse mortgage can help seniors stay in their homes by allowing them to make improvements and alterations to their homes enabling them to stay at home where they are comfortable.

Depending on the homeowners budget, some changes are small and can be made relatively easily. Items such as hand rails, grab bars and lever handles on doors are fairly minor alterations and not terribly expensive. However, sometimes an older home may need some more expensive updating or home improvement for the senior borrower to be comfortable or practical for seniors to stay. Some of these items can get very expensive.

Some of these improvements or updating include new windows, doors and screens that open and close easily and updated kitchens for easier meal preparation. The home may require general maintenance of roofs, heating and air conditioning, flooring and anything else in the home that may need updating. Some of the items that may need to be considered which are expensive are items such as elevators and lifts, ramps, enlarging doorways and halls to allow wheelchairs to move freely through and installing emergency communication systems.

Some seniors also require alterations to the bathrooms and there are some very nice tubs and showers made with the senior user in mind enabling them to be self-sufficient. Still others use the proceeds of a reverse mortgage to hire in-home care so that they can stay at home in that manner.

I always encourage senior borrowers to check out places like the AARP website. It’ full of great information on projects to make their homes more livable, how to choose a good contractor and avoid bad the ones, and products geared to the senior homeowner. Many homeowners get into the chicken or egg scenario they don’t know what projects they want to do or what they will cost until they look into the available improvements; but then they don’t know how much money they will have to spend until they look into their financing.

Boise is the capital of Idaho. It has numerous parks, attractions, shopping and dining establishments. There are a lot of hotels near the airports and the downtown area.

Boise is a fascinating destination for both leisure and business travelers. It has a lot of attractions the whole family can enjoy such as the Bird Prey Reserve, and Ann Morrison Park. Boise also is home to many recreational activities like skiing. Visit the Boise Art Museum that showcases the culture of the city. The Boise Convention Center is also a magnificent structure worth seeing.

This capital of Idaho also boasts of its beautiful Boise River, the Boise Factory Outlet, Boise Tour Train and the Boise Towne Square. Other area attractions include the Bronco Stadium, Boondocks Fun Center, BSU Pavilion and Downtown Boise. This is along with the Fairgrounds, Edward’s 21 Spectrum, Givens Hot Springs Idaho Stampede, Julia Davis Park, Idaho Historical Museum and the Zoo Boise among others.

Comfort Suites Airport

This hotel is located at 2906 Vista Avenue Boise, ID 83705. It is an airport all-suite hotel in close proximity to downtown Boise. This includes offices, shopping districts and even the State Capitol. Area activities are fishing, skiing, golfing and boating among others.

Amenities of this smoke-free hotel are very convenient. Aside from complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast such as Belgian waffles, they also have an exercise gym, indoor pool, ice machine, parking areas and a city center as well as a business center, sauna, valet and laundry services. Each room is guaranteed with an alarm clock, iron, coffee maker and microwave.

It also has a refrigerator, smoke detector, Cable TV with remote, hair dryer, telephone and safe deposit box. With its very close proximity to the airport, they provide airport shuttle services as well.

Comfort Suites have a total of 83 rooms in its 3 floors. Check in time at this hotel is at 3PM. Check out time is at 11:30AM.

Holiday Inn Express Boise Airport

This 3-star airport hotel is located at 2613 South Vista Avenue Boise, ID 83705. It is very near the Boise Airport as well as downtown Boise. Their staff will be more than happy to assist with directions to numerous restaurants, shops and establishments like the State Capital, Boise, State University, Micron, Hewlett Packard, Albertson’s Corporate Headquarters and Simplot.

Do not miss going to the Discovery Center, Boise Zoo, Boise Center on the Groove, Roaring Springs Water Park and the Greenbelt during your vacation here.

The hotel offers free Express Start breakfast, high speed Internet, airport shuttle, ice machine, golf course and indoor pool. They also have a guest Laundromat, fax and copying services as well as a restaurant, 24hr front desk, wake up, valet and laundry services. Check in time is at 3PM while check out time is at 12NN.

They have a total of 63 spacious and comfortable suites and rooms in all of its 3 floors. Each room is equipped with alarm clocks, desks with lamps, connecting rooms, bath tubs, coffee and coffee makers, hairdryers as well as air conditioners, irons, modems, phones with speakers and Cable/Satellite TVs with remote.

Holiday Inn allows pets inside their premises. Aside from being committed to guaranteeing handicap accessible amenities and facilities to comply with the American Disabilities Act, they have fire alarms with light, sprinklers in every room, safe deposit boxes and they can provide rollaway beds, in-room movies as well as radios and VCRs to its guests.

Best Western Airport Inn

This 3-star hotel is located at 2660 Airport Way Boise, ID 83705. It is not only near the Boise Airport, it is also in close proximity to key area attractions like the Boise Tour Train, The Old Penitentiary, The Discovery Center of Idaho, The World Center for birds of Prey and many more. Check in time is at 3PM while check out time is at 1PM.

The hotel has a total of 50 rooms in its 2 floors. It can provide parking areas, courtesy cars, fishing activities, restaurants and valet/laundry services as well as skiing activities, non-smoking rooms, handicap accessible facilities and a pool. Rooms are equipped with coffee makers, free local calls, modems, hair dryers, toiletries, iron with boards and Cable TVs. Guest will really have a grand time at Best Western Airport Inn.