Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023 Revere resident named to UW-Madison Fall Dean's List MADISON, Wis (January 5, 2023) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 20212022 academic year. Erin Mahoney, College of Letters and Science, has achieved HOUSING | FROM Page 1 ly. The average monthly cost of a one-bedroom has increased by 83 percent or has gone from $1,136 to $2,189, while rent for a two-bedroom has risen from $1,494 to $2,635. Skwierawski also touched on the need to comply with the state’s 40B regulation that requires cities and towns to maintain 10 percent of housing stock as affordable. If a community fails to meet that 10 percent threshold, developers can apply to the state for 40B building permits which may allow them to bypass local zoning rules. Revere currently has 21,956 units of housing of which 2,196, or just 10 percent, are aff ordable. However, there are thousands of units in the pipeline, and once they are complete, the city’s percentthe Fall Dean's List. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that age of aff ordable housing will dip below 10 percent, leaving Revere vulnerable to developers looking for relief from city zoning regulations in exchange for aff ordable units. The Department of Planning & Community Development has also looked at diff erent ideas and opportunities to develop more aff ordable housing. Skwierawski spoke about fi rst time home buyers’ loan programs, rental assistance, a housing stability offi ce and home improvement loans. The department has also looked at opportunities to build new affordable housing. According to Skwierawski, the Revere Housing Authority has a signifi cant amount of underutilized space that could be developed. He also mentioned partnering with the MBTA, which has large surface parking lots at the Beachmont and Wonderland Stasemester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor "dean's list", but some grant the "Dean's Honor List" and "Dean's High Honor List." tions. The MBTA has been a vocal proponent of transit-orientated housing, and Skwierawski suggested now may be the time for the state to put some money where its mouth is. The Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund board has also been looking at how other communities manage their trust funds. They discussed the possibility of surveys and focus groups to understand better what strategies to create aff ordable housing might be the best fi t for Revere. They also briefl y discussed the various ways other cities and towns have raised money for their trust funds. The board is scheduled to meet again on Jan. 11 in the City Council Chambers. There are two open seats on the board for residents who are interested in serving and who feel they can bring value and experience to the board. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List withList with us in the us in the New Y New Year!ear! Sandy Juliano Broker/President FOR SALE Condo 1 Riverview Blvd, Methuen Bldg 5, Unit 204, 2 bed, 2.5 bath $349,900. Call Sandy at 617-448-0854 New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent Follow Us On: Simple Home Safety Solutions for Aging-in-Place Dear Savvy Senior, Falls and fi res are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar? Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Of course! There are a number of small adjustments and modifi cations you can make to your dad’s home to help protect him from falls and fi res, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are some tips to get you started. Eliminate tripping hazards: Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate List your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. We’re with you from start to closing! 617-294-1041 Since falls are the leading cause of home injury among seniors, a good place to start is to pack away your dad’s throw rugs which are common tripping hazards or use carpet tacks or double-sided tape to secure them. You may also need to adjust your dad’s furniture so there are clear pathways to walk through and position any electrical or phone cords along walls and out of the way. For hardwood steps, consider attaching a nonslip tread to each one to provide traction and help him see the edge. And for added protection in the bathroom buy some nonskid rugs for the fl oors and use adhesive nonslip treads or a mat with rubber suction inside his tub or shower stall. Improve his lighting: Good lighting is essential for safe aging-in-place, so check the wattage ratings on your dad’s lamps and light fi xtures, and install the brightest bulbs allowed, and add supplementary lighting if necessary. You should also purchase some dusk to dawn nightlights for the bathroom and in the hallways that light up when the sun goes down. And mount some motion sensor lights outside the front and back doors and in the driveway that automatically come on when he comes and goes after dark. Get grab bars: These can signifi cantly reduce his risk of bathroom falls. Install them where he enters the shower or tub and on a wall inside the stall, but don’t use grab bars that attach with suction. Instead, have wallmounted bars put in by someone who can affi x them to the wall studs. It’s also best to choose bars whose surfaces are slightly textured and easier to grip. Ensure railings are stable: Wherever he has steps – stairways, entryways or basements – he needs sturdy railings. Ideally, they should be on both sides of the steps. Prevent cooking fi res: There are several aff ordable products you can purchase to help your dad prevent home cooking fi res like BurnerAlert discs that attach to a stove’s knob and will continuously blink or beep after the stove has been in use for a preset amount of time, and Ome smart knobs that can control a stove’s heating settings from an app. Or you can invest in a more expensive iGuardStove sensor that shuts the stove off when it doesn’t detect motion for fi ve minutes. Install smoke alarms: Install a smart smoke alarm in your dad’s house (buy one for each fl oor) that will alert him when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected. These smart devices will also send alerts to your phone to let you know when a problem is detected. Google Nest and First Alert both smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Add fi re extinguishers: Get portable multipurpose fi re extinguishers for each level of your dad’s house and in the garage. Consider a medical alert: To ensure your dad’s safety and provide you some peace of mind, consider getting him a medical alert device that comes with a wearable SOS button that would allow him to call for help if he were to fall or need assistance. For more tips, get a copy of AARP’s “HomeFit Guide” (see AARP.org/HomeFit), which has more than 100 aging-in-place suggestions that can help make your dad’s home safer and easier to live in. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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