Retirement, aging and transitions on the land. Every guide lists its sources and who to ask locally.
- Retiring in a Rural AreaWhat to think about before retiring in the country: housing, health care, travel, community and daily practicalities…
- Choosing a Rural Retirement LocationA practical checklist for comparing rural retirement locations: health care, services, climate, community, safety and…
- Rural Retirement CostsHow to think about the costs of retiring in the country, from housing and property upkeep to health care, travel and…
- Healthcare Access for Rural RetireesHow rural retirees can line up primary care, specialists, pharmacy and emergency help when the nearest hospital is a…
- Aging in Place on a FarmA practical look at staying on the farm as you age: home, health, help, chores and honest limits, with the local…
- Modifying a Farmhouse for AccessibilityPlan accessibility changes to an older farmhouse: entries, bathrooms, kitchens and stairs, plus how to find qualified…
- Safety Upgrades for Older Rural ResidentsPractical safety upgrades for older people in rural homes: falls, fire, communication, emergency access and the checks…
- Managing a Farm in RetirementOptions for older farmers who want to keep farming in retirement: scaling back, sharing work, leasing, hiring help and…
- Downsizing a Farm OperationHow to shrink a farm in stages: choosing what to keep, selling animals and equipment, handling land and records, and…
- Transitioning the Farm to the Next GenerationHow farm families can hand the operation to the next generation: communication, roles, fairness, timing and when to…
- Farm Succession Planning BasicsA plain overview of farm succession planning: what it covers, the main parts, common mistakes and the professionals…
- Estate Planning for Rural LandownersWhat rural landowners should know about estate planning: documents, land and mineral rights, heirs, records and how to…
- Wills and Trusts for Farm FamiliesA plain guide to wills and trusts for farm families: what each does, why a farm may need more than a will, and how to…
- Farm Inheritance and TaxesA plain overview of how taxes can touch an inherited farm, which questions to ask, and why a tax professional should…
- Dividing Farm Assets Among HeirsHow families can think through dividing a farm fairly among heirs: farming and non-farming children, land that cannot…
- Family Farm Business TransferHow to transfer a family farm business: ownership structures, buyouts, gradual transfer, records and the professionals…
- Selling a Farm: Financial StepsThe financial steps to think through before selling a farm: records, value, debts, taxes, timing and the professionals…
- Leasing Out Farmland in RetirementWhat to know about leasing farmland when you retire: finding a tenant, written lease terms, land care, income, and…
- Hiring Help on the FarmHow to hire help on a small farm: deciding what you need, finding reliable people, pay and paperwork basics, safety…
- Managing Farm Finances in Later LifePractical ways to keep farm and household finances organized and protected as you age, including trusted helpers…
- Social Security and Farm IncomeHow farm income and Social Security can interact, why self-employed farmers should check their earnings records, and…
- Medicare for Rural ResidentsWhat rural residents should understand about Medicare: how to learn the options, what to ask about local providers…
- Long-Term Care Planning in Rural AreasHow to plan for long-term care when you live in the country: what it is, the options and their limits, paying for it…
- Rural Transportation for SeniorsWays older rural residents can keep getting to appointments, stores and friends: planning for driving changes, local…
- Staying Socially Connected in Rural RetirementPractical ways to stay connected when retirement and distance make country life lonely: groups, calls, volunteering…
- Volunteer Opportunities for Rural RetireesIdeas for rural retirees who want to volunteer: where to look, matching skills to needs, safe boundaries, travel…
- Hobbies and Projects for Rural RetireesIdeas for rural retirees to fill their time with hobbies and projects: using land and skills, staying active safely…
- Gardening With Limited MobilityHow to keep gardening when bending, kneeling or walking is hard: raised beds, tools, layout, pacing, safety and where…
- Keeping Small Livestock in RetirementHow to decide whether to keep, scale down or add small livestock in retirement, with practical ways to protect your…
- Rural Home Maintenance for SeniorsA practical guide to keeping a country home safe and in repair as you age, including how to prioritize jobs, find help…
- Emergency Planning for Older Rural ResidentsHow older adults in rural areas can prepare for storms, outages and medical emergencies when help may be far away…
- Medical Alert Systems for Rural HomesWhat to ask before choosing a medical alert system when you live in the country, including coverage, power, testing…
- Medication Management in Remote AreasPractical ways to keep medicines organized, refilled and safe when the pharmacy and doctor are far away, with…
- Nutrition for Older Rural ResidentsPlain guidance on eating well as an older adult in the country, from shopping far from town to using the garden…
- Physical Activity on Farms for SeniorsHow older adults can stay active on a farm or acreage, build strength safely, and avoid the injuries that come from…
- Mental Health in Rural RetirementWhy retirement in the country can bring loneliness, loss of purpose and worry, and what supports, habits and…
- Grief and Loss in Rural CommunitiesHow grief shows up in country life, why it can feel isolating, and where to find support when a spouse, family member…
- Caring for Aging Parents on the FarmA practical guide for farm families caring for aging parents, from talking about needs to dividing tasks, protecting…
- Long-Distance Caregiving for Rural FamiliesHow to help an aging parent in the country from far away, with ways to stay informed, arrange local help, share the…
- Finding In-Home Help in Rural AreasHow to find, vet and manage in-home help when you live far from town, including the types of help, safe hiring…
- Rural Assisted Living OptionsWhat assisted living means, how it differs from other care, what to look for when options are few, and how to plan a…
- Nursing Home Access in Rural AreasWhat to know about nursing home care when the nearest facility may be far away, including how to choose, what to ask…
- Hospice Care in Rural CommunitiesWhat hospice care provides, how it works when you live far from town, and how rural families can ask for help and…
- End-of-Life Planning for FarmersA plain guide to planning for death or incapacity on a farm, including what to write down, who to talk to and which…
- Passing on Skills and KnowledgeWays to hand down practical country skills before they are lost, from teaching young people to documenting routines…
- Recording Farm Memories for FamilySimple ways to capture stories, photos and the details of a farm life so family can keep them, including interview…
- Creating a Farm Legacy LetterHow to write a personal legacy letter to family about your values, your farm and your hopes, with prompts to get…
- Rural Retirement Budget TemplateA step-by-step budget framework for rural retirees covering income, fixed costs, rural-specific expenses and a…
- Annual Retirement Plan ReviewA yearly checklist for reviewing your retirement plan as a rural household: income, spending, health, housing, land…
- Building a Rural Retirement Lifestyle PlanHow to design a rural retirement around what you want your days to look like, covering routine, purpose, health…