People love to think about, look at, and discuss kitchens. When people shop for a home or walk through a builder’s model, the kitchen receives a huge amount of consideration. When they watch television design shows or visit design-oriented websites and social media, the kitchen often is their area of interest. A fondness for the… Read more »

Many of us like technology and find life so much easier with what it provides. Imagine still trying to do things the way they were done a half-century ago – before the advent of fax machines, personal computers, smart appliances, digital cameras, wifi, HD, cassette tapes, VHS, video recorders, and much more. Even some of… Read more »

As Baby Boomers continue to age and make their presence known as a generational factor, many people have labeled their impact on the aging services market as a “Silver Tsunami.” Is this really happening, or is it just a continuation of what Boomers have been responsible for their entire lives? If this is the case… Read more »

There often is a large disconnect between designing solutions for our older clients who want to remain in their homes effectively, and those of any age who may have specific issues we want to address. Budget can get in the way or restrict what we want to do, but it doesn’t have to if we… Read more »

Rules are clean. We can follow them – even when we don’t like them. We obey (or we know what the consequences might be if we don’t) driving the posted speed limit signs. We observe posted rules in hotels, clubs, parks, retail centers, and other public areas. We observe the rules of the road (driving… Read more »

So a person has reached that point in their lives when they are satisfied that they are living in the home they want to remain in for the balance of their days. This often happens in someone’s seventies or eighties but could happen as early as their thirties or forties – or any other age…. Read more »

As we come to the end of October, it bears a look back at the importance of this month for aging in place. Every month has its particular causes, observances, and notable dates. October certainly is no exception, and the case can be made that the month of October is right up there at the… Read more »

Businesses that serve the aging in place needs of their clients come in a variety of sizes and services. We might be a contractor, carpenter, handyman, or some other type of building services that actually creates and constructs renovations for our clients. We could be a cabinet, closet outfitter, countertop, or flooring company that create… Read more »

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. It has become a buzz word – one that home shoppers and homeowners in search of a renovation are using. They are asking for an… Read more »

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 the point of them requiring a mobility aid of some type. The point is that our abilities are subject to change over the course of… Read more »