This time of year, as spring draws to a close, the school year also is winding down. This means commencement exercises for many twelfth-graders, college seniors, friends and family of… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“We’re Halfway Through A Very Important Month For Aging-In-Place’
Two weeks ago, as the month of May began, we noted all of the important distinctions and observances this month has and how that resonates with us as aging-in-place professionals… Read more »
“Add An Auxiliary Dwelling Unit To The Backyard As An Aging-In-Place Strategy”
At a time when many adults are needing to take care of their aging parents, and conversely when aging parents want to be closer to their families and grandchildren, a… Read more »
“Nearly Every Home Can Benefit From An Accessibility Makeover, But …”
There aren’t very many homes that couldn’t stand to have some improvements done to them to assist in visitability or accessibility. That’s the good news for aging-in-place providers. The flip… Read more »
“So, Where Do We Begin On Doing A Kitchen Remodel?”
Kitchen remodels are very popular because kitchens are the principal focus of a floor plan. Whether someone is shopping for an existing home or a new home, the kitchen is… Read more »
“Charities & Thrift Store Need Saleable Items, Not Our Junk”
No matter when we do our cleaning, organizing, and throwing out – or help our clients do the same – we have to be careful that we are being productive…. Read more »
“If We Don’t Want Our Junk, Does Anyone Else Want Or Need It?”
Spring cleaning is a real event. It happens every year although there is no official beginning or end or any definition as to what constitutes it. It is just a… Read more »
“A Person’s Next Home, Whether New Or Existing, May Be Their Last One”
It’s entirely possible that we, or someone we know, or someone we may eventually work with as an aging in place client, might be purchasing their last home. This is… Read more »
“What Makes Someone Feel Safe In Their Home?”
We talk about safety as being a chief component of remodeling and of creating an effective aging in place environment, but what is safety and how do we measure it… Read more »
“Forget About ‘Selling’ And Go For Understanding Their Needs”
For some people selling comes relatively easy – it doesn’t even matter what the product is. For others, it’s more difficult, and for some, it’s petrifying. Selling has gotten a… Read more »