It’s difficult for Richard to climb the stairs to his bedroom and his home’s only bathroom. The 79-year-old has limited mobility due to several health issues. Richard’s wife, 78-year-old Carolyn, has mobility issues, too. She was determined to remain in their beloved family home, but not having a safe way to access the second floor made that dream feel impossible. Habitat for Humanity works to help homeowners like Richard and Carolyn make home repairs and modifications that can accommodate their evolving needs as they age. We help them stay in the homes they love and the communities that they care about because we know that older adults who age in place have a better quality of life and better health outcomes . Crafting a plan for home accessibility 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A single mother in Rochester can already picture what her future home will look like for Christmas. The home is getting built by a team of all women, and they all invited News10NBC’s Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean to the front door.