Take an old home – even one not in very good condition. Take an apartment that has been vacated with various signs remaining of its previous tenant. Take a wooden… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Delivering The Straight Talk That People Want, Need & Deserve To Hear”
The election campaign is in full swing at all levels – local as well as national. As a result, we are so accustomed to hearing politicians tell us what they… Read more »
“Phone Numbers (Ours & Theirs) Are Key To Connecting With Each Other”
If we could only get one piece of information from a potential customer or client, what should it be? Their email address? While nice to have, this is second. Their… Read more »
“There’s A Reason That Our ‘Best Practices’ Are Called By That Name”
When we design a project for our clients to provide aging in place solutions for them – as occupational or physical therapists, designers, remodeling contractors, or other types of professionals… Read more »
“There Are A Few Ways To Do Proper Follow-Up – And So Many Ways To Mess It Up”
When we meet someone for the first time or after we conduct a sales presentation, we want to continue the conversation. However, there are effective ways for doing this and… Read more »
“Coffee Is As Close To A Perfect Beverage As We Can Find”
Over the past few years, there have been several studies on coffee. Initially, I think the research was an attempt to prove that it was harmful to consume and to… Read more »
“Hiring Someone As An Independent Contractor May Not Be So Simple”
With Tax Day just around the corner, it’s appropriate to look at who is treated as an employee and who can qualify as an independent contractor. As an employer, it… Read more »
“‘Whatever It Takes’ Sounds Like A Good Strategy, But …”
Many people are committed to solving problems or finding ways to get ahead in their business. They are dedicated to succeeding and are quite diligent about making things happen. When asked… Read more »
“Listening Between The Lines For More Effective Communication”
We know how important listening is for communication in general. It’s even more important for understanding the needs of our aging in place clients and consumers while we are meeting… Read more »
“Connecticut CAPS Classes Well-Attended & Well-Received”
We just finished offering the three-days of classes for the CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Specialist)) designation in Hartford, Connecticut at the New England Assistive Technology (“NEAT”) Center at Oak… Read more »