Since childhood, most of us have been told about the importance of practice and how if we ever wanted to get good at something we needed to practice it. Maybe… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Why Universal Design In The Kitchen Is Appropriately Considered”
Universal Design is a great concept. It means that essentially anyone – whether seated or standing erect, with full range of motion or a more limited one – can function… Read more »
“Another Successful Universal Design/Build Class Held In Lecanto, Florida”
Another “Universal Design/Build class instructed by Steve Hoffacker, CAPS, was just held at the Citrus County Builders Association in Lecanto, Florida. Several such classes have already been offered this year,… Read more »
“Safety Remains The Number One Reason For Doing AIP Home Modifications”
People remodel their homes on their own for a number of reasons, such as improving the appearance or making things easier to use in their home. When people contact us… Read more »
“What If Someone Only Wants To Do A Few Aging-In-Place Improvements?”
When we, as aging in place professionals, meet with a potential client that only wants to take a limited approach to renovating their home, what should be our response? The… Read more »
“To Start Or Grow An AIP Business, We Need A Vision”
For those aging in place professionals who took the CAPS training with the aim of starting their own consulting, modifications, or assessments business – or some other activity they have… Read more »
“No Matter The Age Or Condition, A Coat Of Paint Provides A New Beginning”
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 »
“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 »