When we sit down with a potential client to find out what we can do to assist them, we are interested in two things primarily: (1) determining what we can… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Visitability Is An Important Accessible & Aging In Place Design Concept”
Visitable design, when executed properly, leaves no one out – it is totally inclusive. It is a very close relative of universal design. While universal design includes functional elements in… Read more »
“The Many Dimensions & Considerations Of Color Usage In Aging In Place Designs”
Color is such an integral part of our lives – so much so that we probably don’t even think about not seeing in color. However, it hasn’t always been this… Read more »
“What Really Is A Safe Home For Seniors Who Are Aging In Place?”
We talk a lot about creating a safe home and especially preventing falls in older adults. Falling is such a serious predicament as people get older. It can lead to a TBI… Read more »
“Desire Is The First Step To Successful Aging In Place”
We know that the majority of people want to continue living in the present homes as they age. This is what aging in place is all about and how the conversation… Read more »
“Looking At How Convenience Is A Major Part Of Successful Aging In Place”
The four of principal tenets of aging in place well are safety, comfort, convenience, and accessibility. These ideas aren’t mutually exclusive concepts but interrelate with each other. Take what happens when clutter… Read more »
“Two Very Similar Words Can Have Dramatic Different Aging In Place Results”
In the English language – as in other languages – many words are very similar in spelling and appearance, varying by only a letter or two but having quite different meanings…. Read more »
“Aging In Place Improvements Are Home-Based So We Need To Be Personable & Trustworthy”
Even though there is so much aging in place renovation work to be done, getting new business is not as easy as it might seem. Since the vast majority of… Read more »
“For Aging In Place Solutions, There Is An Implied Urgency But No Deadline”
There are many types of improvements that can be made to our homes and those of our clients to make them safer and more habitable as we get older. Whether… Read more »
“Three Easy Aging In Place Treatments That People (Or Their Friends) Can Do For Themselves”
There are several aging in place treatments and solutions that the average homeowner or tenant can use to make their living space more comfortable, convenient, safe, and accessible – that… Read more »