We are living in the age of technology. Even for those elderly members of the population (the Silent Generation and older) who haven’t fully embraced it, the technology age is… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Many People Talk About Aging In Place, But Not Everyone Understands The Real Intent”
What is aging in place – remaining in one’s home over time? Yes! Pretty simple concept. We just continue living in the homes we already are occupying – even if… Read more »
“Taking Aging In Place Concepts Into The Marketplace”
While aging in place solutions and design strategies pertain to individuals in their homes and is strictly a residential concept, it is a solid approach to areas outside the home/… Read more »
“After A Crisis, We Can Put A Home Back The Way It Was Or Make It Better With Aging In Place Solutions”
Natural or unplanned events happen that affect our lives. In terms of our housing, a tree limb can damage our roof and violate the structural integrity of our homes or… Read more »
“So, Is It Universal Design Or Aging In Place We Should Focus On Doing?”
Aging in place as a strategy and universal design as a concept are closely related but very different at the same time. Their purposes are different. So how do we know… Read more »
“Sometimes Aging In Place Familiarity Can Make Us Takes Risks That We Shouldn’t”
As we get older and remain in our homes longer, we can sometimes fail to appreciate how our aging might affect our abilities. Not needing to be frightened about remaining… Read more »
“Older Homes Present Many Challenges For Aging In Place Upgrades”
Homes are built to last – much different from other consumer products such as appliances, automobiles, and soft goods. It’s not unusual to find homes in relatively good condition that… Read more »
“For An Effective Aging In Place & Front Entry Visitability Model, Think Of Trick-Or-Treaters”
At this time of year, Halloween may seem a long way off, but it will be here soon enough. Even if we live in an area that is not visited… Read more »
“‘Sensing’ Changes In Our Clients For Aging In Place Solutions”
From a very early age, we are cognizant of our five senses – sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Some of us find that one or more or those senses… Read more »
“For Aging In Place Solutions, Tools Are Meant To Be Used”
Potential is just that – something that can or might occur but likely won’t without some other force or action intervening or stimulating it. We have it before we tee… Read more »