Relying on requirements It’s a nice point of beginning and a great fall back position to recommend features or improvements for our clients because they comply with local codes or… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Family Gatherings & Aging In Place”
Holidays bring us together Many special occasions throughout the year – birthdays, anniversaries, important holidays, and various celebrations – are times for families to assemble and share in the togetherness… Read more »
“Aging In Place & The Time Change”
It’s that “time” again Nearly everyone will have set their clocks back an hour to “standard” time even though there is strong evidence and an overwhelming sentiment around the country… Read more »
“There Are Few Aging In Place Absolutes”
Aging in place is fluid Because aging in place involves people being in their homes and using them over time, it’s difficult to prescribe what each person should have in… Read more »
“Understanding Aging In Place”
The essence of aging in place What if we woke up today in the same bed where we went to sleep last night, in the same home and general surroundings?… Read more »
“Where’s Waldo? LinkedIn For CAPS Professionals”
Blending in with the crowd In classic “Where’s Waldo?” style, our title character is found, often after a rather exhaustive search, hiding in plain sight among dozens of other people… Read more »
“There Are No Absolutes For Aging In Place Design”
People are different No two people or their homes are exactly alike, even if they are next to each other and the same age. We all have different interests, abilities,… Read more »
“There Are No Rules For Aging In Place, Only Guidelines”
We like rules When we begin to drive and study for our driver’s license, we learn the rules of the road. These apply to everyone. That’s what rules are –… Read more »
“Universal Design Is Simple”
Don’t overthink universal design Universal design is a very effective design treatment for any age home, although there may be significantly more challenges in implementing some of these treatments in… Read more »
“Aging In Place Occurs Naturally”
Anything worth doing requires effort While it’s true that aging in place is natural and will happen whether we do much to affect it or not (although we can complicate… Read more »