Aging – getting older – is hard. This is little we can do to prepare effectively for it – there is no owner’s manual we can refer to or check…. Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Taking Great Pleasure From Making Aging In Place Improvements”
When we see the kinds of improvements we can make for individuals to improve the overall safety, comfort, convenience, and accessibility of their homes to enable them to remain living… Read more »
“It’s Hard Enough Aging In Place Without Contending With Clutter In Our Homes”
Clutter and too much stuff is not a topic that people like to discuss or even think about. Most of us deal with it, but very few of us want… Read more »
“On Some Days, We Feel The Need For Aging In Place Solutions More Than Others
Whether we have any particular needs or not, and regardless of our current age, there are some days when we feel that aging is catching up with us – when… Read more »
“Occupational Therapy Month & Aging In Place”
Aging in place happens whether we, as aging in place specialists, get the opportunity to help people do this or not. Nevertheless, the more we understand the needs of people… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is About Accommodating Differences In Human Performance Needs”
Aging in place design considerations and treatments, as opposed to other types of designs for general access such as universal design and visitable design, focuses on addressing individual needs on… Read more »
“As We Age In Place, Falling Is Never Fun & Can Be Extremely Dangerous”
Falling accidentally and unexpectedly, at most any age, especially when we fall forward can be uncomfortable and potentially quite hazardous. It can be fatal in extreme cases. There are times,… Read more »
“Everyone Is Aging In Place, Not Just Seniors”
Of course, everyone is aging. There is no denying it or stopping it. Anyone alive is getting older – aging. Everything around us is getting older also – our cars,… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is A True Housing Option Available To Anyone”
We hear and see a lot of discussion about the need for housing our aging population and providing suitable living units for them, yet most already have a home they… Read more »
“Visitable Home Design Shows Others That We Care About Them”
Regardless of the time of year, people enjoy having visitors come to their home – because they have invited them for dinner, cocktails, a pool party, to watch a movie… Read more »