Older New Yorkers face unique housing challenges while riding the ‘silver tsunami’

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 90% of older adults would prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. But that’s not always possible, and some would rather move someplace a little more manageable.

In many New York towns and cities, those places where the aging can live independently are hard to find. There is one place that’s filling a need which, according to experts, is only expected to grow.

Maurice Landesberg likes where he’s at right now. He used to be a pharmacist, but retired 13 years ago. He now lives at a place where he doesn’t have much worry…

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