Aging in place focuses on individual needs Aging in place as a strategy and universal design as a concept are closely related but very different at the same time…. Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Selecting A Kitchen Remodel As An Aging In Place Project”
The kitchen is central to a home’s design Kitchens are an important part – make that essential – of the home. For as far back as we can imagine,… Read more »
“Visitability Is A Solid Approach For Aging In Place”
Aging produces unknown outcomes Everyone experiences some mobility issues throughout their lives. Some are relatively minor and come and go. Some are a little more chronic. Some affect the… Read more »
“Getting Past The Initial Resistance For Aging In Place Solutions”
Finding people we can help If we accept the premise that nearly every home can stand to have something done with it to make it safe, more comfortable, more… Read more »
“Does Our Client Really Care That We Are CAPS Trained?”
Professional designations abound Most every industry or area of specialization has a designation, certification, or other educational programs through which they award a title of competency or merit, represented… Read more »
“Remote CAPS Classes Are Indifferent To The Weather”
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet … The age-old motto of the US Postal Service (USPS), and before that the Post Office, is that neither rain, sleet, snow, or dead of… Read more »
“Online CAPS Classes Means Having The Best Seat In The House”
Online classes are redefining our experience Prior to April of 2020 (some nine months ago), the only way someone could take the Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) classes… Read more »
“Muscle Memory For Aging In Place”
Learned behavior gets us through life All of us have muscle memory, some with a stronger recollection of it than others but all experience it. Call it a habit… Read more »
“Aging In Place Design Is Not Something We Can Observe”
Addressing the client’s needs Aging in place design is often referred to as something finite that can be observed and recognized for what it is. However, as an entity,… Read more »
“Budget Is Less Important Than Function For Aging In Place Designs”
Don’t misunderstand the budget While having a reasonable, to even a sizable, budget to allocate to aging in place improvements will facilitate many important changes and accommodations for people,… Read more »