b'A SUCCESS STORY: MRS. FLORENCE WRIGHTI feel like Im 50 again!SENIOR HOUSING FACTS: 87%Percent of Americans 65 and older whowant to stay in their Aging in Place own homes as they age.9Number of affordable T o great fanfare, Mrs. Florence Wright celebratedrental communitiesher 100th birthday in March. I feel like Im 50for seniors in BHCs again! she said, to those gathered around. portfolio.Mrs. Wright and her husband were two of BHCs750first residents, having moved into a townhome at itsNumber of residents inaugural development on Cary Street. As they grewliving in a BHColder, they found the stairs difficult to negotiate. Atsenior community.the suggestion of BHCs senior programs director, they moved from their townhome in the Fan to a first floor$15,000apartment at Carter Woods in 2010. It was a good moveAverage annualfor both of them. income of a seniorNow a widow, Mrs. Wright has been able to age inBHC resident.place with verve and vigor (and a little help) at Carter Woods. She continues to be an inspirational presence$4,000to everyone she meets. Average monthly cost-Herwishforthefuture:Checkonyourneighbors,assisted living facility.especially those who dont get out much.Helping our seniors age in place more vibrantly is just one of the ways Better Housing Coalition fosters Better Lives.14| Better Housing Coalition'