Low home prices force elderly to stay, make upgrades

DAYTON — More seniors who planned to sell their homes to finance care in independent- or assisted-living facilities have been forced to stay because of the depressed housing market.That has created more business for area contractors, who say many of their home-remodeling projects now include aging-in-place upgrades such as installing grab bars and barrier-free showers in bathrooms and widening doorways.“It has become a huge part of our business,” said Erich Eggers, who owns Remodeling

Read more ...