National Aging In Place Council Launches First-Ever San Diego Chapter

Mortgage industry veteran Colleen Moore has been named chairperson of the first-ever San Diego chapter of the National Aging in Place Council (www.ageinplace.org).  Based in Washington DC, the National Aging in Place Council works to provide the resources, information and tools needed to ensure seniors are able to remain in their homes as long as they would like.

Moore is National Reverse Mortgage Director at Golden Equity Mortgage, a leader in reverse mortgages -- a financial tool available to senior homeowners.  A product that has been around for over 20 years, the opportunities for reverse mortgages have increased over the last few years according to Moore.  “This type of product is a great fix for homeowners that want to use their home to help fund medical costs or other services needed to age in place,” she said.

The new San Diego Chapter of the National Aging in Place Council will host informational events and seminars for local seniors and their families, as well as offer a database of support services and resources for things such as Adult Day Care, Financial Planning, Accessibility Consultants, Healthcare and more.  "Our senior population is exploding every day and thankfully, there are more tools available to help those individuals that desire to stay in their homes instead of moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home," said Moore.  "Working with a coalition of elected officials, business owners and and builders/developers, we will educate local families on accessing and successfully utilizing those tools."

The San Diego Chapter of the National Aging in Place Council is encouraging local businesses and ancillary groups affiliated with the aging population in San Diego to join the organization.  Groups and individuals can contact the local chapter through www.goldenequitymortgage.com or by contacting Moore directly at (858) 634-1200.