title: Where will I Live Now?: Knowing More about Senior Housing Choices will have a Positive Impact on Your Life.
author: J. Anthony Burke
description: Mr. J. Anthony Burke has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland and is an experienced marketing executive and writer. He is a boomer/senior advocate with years of experience in helping others find suitable senior housing. Mr. Burke is a public speaker on the topic and is well regarded by the caregiving community.
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  # CHAPTER 1
  
  
  The Stakes Are High —  
  Where We Live Defines Our Lives
  
  
  
  
  
  We all have to live somewhere. Because of that, every one of us will need to
  make housing decisions at various times in our lives. When we do, there are
  lots of things we think about and focus on, like the size and location of our
  home, its cost, and its features. But our housing decisions are about a lot
  more than size, location, and price.
  
  
  It’s pretty hard to separate where we live from the rest of our lives. From a
  financial perspective, a career perspective, and a quality-of-life
  perspective, housing touches everything we do. It influences how we spend our
  time, how we fare financially, and how much we enjoy life. In many ways, how
  we house ourselves is one of the most influential decisions we’ll ever make.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Understanding all of the ways our housing choices affect our lives is crucial
  to making smart, informed 