Retired people might be your most flexible home exchange partners. By definition, someone who is retired is not tied to a work schedule or subject to limited vacation time. By the time the average American can afford to retire, young children are out of the home so those who are retired tend to have very flexible schedules.
Most retirees are senior citizens who have reached the minimum age, investment maturation or work history to qualify for an income stream such as a private or government pension.
Home exchange is a great way for retirees to travel, and all swappers should welcome offers from flexible, mature retired people. But even if you are eager to exchange with older travelers, your home itself may deprive you of the opportunity to exchange with seniors.
SWAP STOPPERS
People of any age can have limited mobility, such as a difficulty climbing stairs or stepping into a standard bathtub. But the incidence of disability or physical challenges increases with age.
My elderly father often travels with us, and we have had to turn down more than one swap offer because the home's bedrooms were accessed via flight(s) of stairs.
WELCOME! BUT STAY OUTSIDE
Even if you have a single-level house or apartment, your home may not be accessible for anyone who isn't perfectly fit. Wheelchairs and walkers don't fit through most standard interior doorways. Even a simple door sill can serve as a mobility obstacle.
EASY ACCESS
There are many simple things you can do to make your home more accessible and safer for yourself as well as visitors. Stay tuned for handy suggestions.
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