The prevailing opinion – according to AARP and other data collection and policy -formulating agencies – is that 90% of more of people surveyed want to remain in their homes…. Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“It’s Those Little Things That Can ‘Trip’ Us Up”
Sometimes it’s the really big things that attract our attention and demand that we deal with them – the proverbial elephant in the room. Some items are in such disarray,… Read more »
“Helping Renters With Their Aging-In-Place & Accessibility Needs”
As aging in place professionals, there might be a tendency for us to focus just on the homeowner and owner-occupied properties. While aging-in-place does limit itself to residential property, it… Read more »
“Defining ‘Aging-In-Place’ In Terms That We Can Deal With”
Aging in place as a concept and design focus is definitely here to stay – in a huge way! That’s not the question. The interpretation of aging-in-place is what the… Read more »
“We Don’t Have To Do Everything All At Once”
When it comes to home renovation and remodeling, there often is a tendency to go all-in and do everything at one time – whether the work is being done by… Read more »
“There Are Times When Saying ‘No’ Is The Appropriate Response”
As odd as it may sound, from a sales standpoint where we want to hear people tell us “yes” in response to our closing questions, the word “no” is often… Read more »
“What If ‘Aging In Place’ Wasn’t Just For Seniors?”
Those of us who work with and focus on aging in place know that the main direction is helping people remain in their homes as they grow older and to… Read more »
“Ever Notice How Much ‘Stuff’ The Average Person Has To Manage?”
As we go through life, we attract, collect, and maintain various mementos, keepsakes, souvenirs, books, tools, housewares, appliances, linens, clothing, sporting goods, spare parts, items associated with the hobbies we… Read more »
“Reach Is A Design Factor In Need Of Consideration”
In designing for aging in place clients, many things are evaluated and taken into account. Typically, access leads the list becausse we want to make sure that people can enter… Read more »
“Brochures Aren’t As Necessary As They Once Were”
Today, everyone has a website. Drive by a vacant piece of land and see a sign on it for what type of business is coming. In addition to any other… Read more »