There are days, weeks, months, and even years devoted to commemorating various events and causes. It helps us celebrate or observe dates in history, important historical figures, and even some… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Making Sense of Your Observations In A Home Assessment”
Home assessments are one of the foundations of creating effective aging in place solutions – whether there is a noticeable mobility or sensory condition to accommodate or not. Sometimes it’s… Read more »
“Remember When We Couldn’t Wait To Get Older?”
Think back to when we were young – very young. For some of us, that journey has a few more miles on it. Do you remember wanting to be old… Read more »
“Isn’t There A Better Name For Aging-In-Place?”
When people first hear about aging in place – especially those who are not at the age when they consider aging in place to officially begin – they are put… Read more »
“Aging-In-Place Solutions – Beginning With The End In Mind”
The late Stephen Covey, in his classic book about the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, made his fourth point “begin with the end in mind.” While this has applications… Read more »
“Another – Perhaps The Most Important – Reason For Removing Clutter From Homes”
Clutter is a subject that many people talk about and focus on – there are dozens of books on this subject. I’ve written posts on this before, and there will… Read more »
“Providing Wider Driveways Is An Effective Universal Design Feature”
Residential driveways typically match the garages they lead into. A double car garage has a double car driveway in front of it, and a single car garage has a one-car… Read more »
“Sharing Your CAPS Story With Your Customers”
You pursued and received your CAPS designation to gain knowledge and insight on how to provide solutions, products, and services for people of any age or ability that might be… Read more »
“Visitability Is A Very Visible Strategy For Providing Accessibility”
Making home visitable is one of the most visible forms of accessibility that anyone can do, and it is noticeable as soon as anyone gets close enough to the front… Read more »
“De-Clutter, Organize, Clean, Sort, Cull, And Other Acts Of Trimming Down”
As we go through life, many of us become magnets for attracting souvenirs, mementos, memorabilia, keepsakes, odds-and-ends, and so many other items that once had meaning for us. They just… Read more »