Today, people are embracing the so-called open concept floor plan – one without a lot (or even any) interior walls to define, limit, suggest, or restrict space and room sizes…. Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Visitability Is A Solid Approach For Aging In Place Solutions”
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 way people get around to… Read more »
“Universal Design Should Focus More On The Universal Than The Design”
True universal design is inclusive. It accommodates as many people as are reasonably possible – regardless of whom might be present most of the time or for whom the design… Read more »
“There May Something Positive About Being Stubborn For Aging In Place Success”
People want to age in place. They want to continue living where they are in the home they have been occupying, in most cases for several years. They don’t want… Read more »
“Universal Design Was Never Intended As A Residential Requirement”
Universal design is a great tool that we can use to help accomplish aging in place solutions and objectives, but it is not an end in itself or comprehensive in… Read more »
“Aging In Place Considerations Change With The Seasons”
Many of us look forward to the changing seasons – for instance, the first snowfall in the winter, the colorful leaves and the harvest in the fall, the new growth… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Taxing The Housing Supply, But Why Should This Be A Surprise?”
Aging in place is nothing new, but it is receiving much more attention than in the past. It’s not surprising that people want to continue living in the home they… Read more »
“What Is So Tough About Aging In Place?” +
What is so tough about aging in place? Potentially nothing at all. Possibly, a lot. Let’s think back to some of those monumental periods of our life – at… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Another One Of Life’s Decisions”
As we journey through life, we have many issues to face, contend with, and resolve one way or another. Some are less complicated and consequential than others in the overall… Read more »
“A Tribute To Aging In Place: National Senior Independence Month”
No, this observance – “National Independence Month” – didn’t sneak up on us, we don’t have to be concerned that we missed preparing for it or celebrating it. It’s already… Read more »