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If you wish to save a copy of your completed budget or checklists, you will need to download the pdf to your computer.  \nThis workbook includes a budgeting worksheet and checklists that you and your loved ones can use to assess thea􀀈ordability of aging in place and the safety and accessibility of your home environment. We have also included some resources that maybe helpful to you.  \nTable  \nof contents  \nAging in place budget worksheet 1  \nConsider your home environment 5  \nChecklist: Accident prevention in your home 5  \nChecklist: Making your home environment accessible 7  \nHome accessibility expenses tax credit 8  \nSeniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) 9  \nResidential Access Modification Program (RAMP) 10  \nUsing your home equity to pay for adaptations and renovations 10  \nHiring a contractor 10  \nConsider your location 11  \nPlan today for the life you want tomorrow 11  \nMore resources 12  \nLet’s create a monthly budget for you to work with to assess potential costs associated with in-home services, in addition to your other monthly expenses. All costs shown are examples and may not reflect your personal and unique circumstances, including your home environment. You can use this worksheet to assess your needs, and research available service providers and associated costs in your own area to create your own aging in place budget.  \nAging in place budget worksheet  \nIn-home services  \nItem  \nExample monthly budget*  \nYour budget  \n\n| Private home care\u003Cbr>Example based on 2 hours, 3 times per week $30*6hrs/week = $180/ week | $780 |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Meal Service\u003Cbr>Example based on $9.50/meal, one meal per day1 | $300 |  |\n| Seasonal snow removal /lawn care\u003Cbr>Dependent on property size | $180 |  |\n| Bi-weekly house cleaning Example based on standard cleaning of 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home $159 / bi-weekly | $345 |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\nTotal for in-home services $1,605/month  \n* numbers shown are assumed for a single individual, residing in a single family home  \n$ 0.00  \n1 Based on Meals on Wheels (Edmonton), Chef’s Choice® Daily Meals, one meal package.  \nCost shown is as advertised. However, a not for profit service such as Meals on Wheels may offer a lower cost structure based on your income.  \n1  \nHome ownership expenses  \nItem  \nExample monthly  \nbudget* Your budget  \nProperty taxes $310  \n\n| Mortgage or line of credit payment (if applicable) | $0 |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Insurance | $125 |  |\n| Condo fees / Homeowners association fees | $0 |  |\n| Utilities | $275 |  |\n| Cable, phone, internet | $250 |  |\n| Home maintenance budget, for items such as furnace and appliance upkeep, exterior / interior minor repairs and maintenance. Typically recommended budgets are based on either size or home value, i.e.$1/sq ft per year or 1% of home value. However, depending on the age of the home and appliances, costs may be higher or lower. Example 1,500 sq ft home, $1,500/ year. | $125 |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\nTotal home ownership expenses $1,085/month  \n* numbers shown are assumed for a single individual, residing in a single family home  \n$ 0.00  \nPersonal expenses  \nItem  \nExample monthly  \nbudget* Your budget  \n\n| Medical / dental / paramedical (including insurance premiumsand co-payment) | $300 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Groceries and essentials | $400 |\n| Cell phone | $0 |\n| Monthly payments on any\u003Cbr>outstanding debt | $0 |\n| Personal care | $75 |\n| Clothing | $75 |\n| Pets | $75 |\n| Transportation\u003Cbr>(Are you still able to safely operate a motor vehicle? If so, enter costs such as, fuel, insurance, maintenance. If not, consider transit, rideshare or taxi expenses.) | $200 |\n| Other discretionary expenses (including subscriptions, hobbies, leisure, dining out, travel, gifts, etc) | $400 |\n\nTotal personal expenses  \nMy total monthly budget including ","cbCaiumenOSbztvt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiumenOSbztvt","pdf",966889,"English","# Aging in place budget worksheet\n## In-home services\n## Home ownership expenses\n## Personal expenses\n# Consider your home environment\n## Checklist: Accident prevention in your home\n## Checklist: Making your home environment accessible\n## Home accessibility expenses tax credit\n## Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)\n## Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)\n## Using your home equity to pay for adaptations and renovations\n## Hiring a contractor\n# Consider your location\n## Plan today for the life you want tomorrow\n# More resources","[{\"question\":\"How can you complete this workbook and save your results?\",\"answer\":\"You can fill it out electronically using the fillable PDF feature or print it and complete it manually. 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