Success Stories
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Sustainable Retirement with Ed Brown was wonderful! He had a lot of really good ideas and I thought he was inspiring, a perfect speaker and subject for our group.
—Shirley Bloodworth, Director
Prime Time Institute at Santa Fe College
Gainesville FL
When Ed Brown visited my home, he looked at my living situation with a completely different perspective. He came up with retirement living options I would have never thought of. After working with Ed, I feel I have added at least 15 years to my time at home instead of going to an assisted living facility......very comforting.
—Zia Terhune, Gainesville, FL
Ed Brown has guided me in making more sustainable choices for myself. With each of these choices has come more physical safety and mental security about my future. I recommend his work and vision to everyone.
—Elizabeth Francis, Gainesville, FL
No Utility or Gasoline Bill In Retirement
A couple in Cerritos, CA have a home that generates all the energy for their home and their car. The Williamsons said: "As we made plans for our next home, we wanted it to be a zero-energy home so that we could live without energy bills during our retirement years." Read their success story and see how they did it.Eight Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings
According to this Mother Earth News article, these eight inexpensive ideas can reduce your carbon footprint and slash your energy bills. Spend $400 once to save $900 a year!Three Universal Design Stories – Seniors Able To Stay At Home After Modifications
This Wall Street Journal article has information on the benefits of universal design for seniors, two success stories of individuals who had home modifications and the results of a study showing significant healthcare cost savings as a result of home modifications.
Sharing A Home - A Solution For Many Seniors
A California Home Sharing Program has helped 47,000 people share homes since 1979. Many seniors need affordable retirement housing or help paying for their own home expenses. Sharing is a solution for many seniors and the individuals they share their home with.
This website has a senior home sharing success story and information about and links to home sharing organizations around the US.
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