It wasn’t that long ago when grab bars were not popular and actually were considered to be a sign of aging or frailty that people did not want to have… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Gaining An Accessibility Perspective For Aging In Place Design From Where We Sit”
There’s an old expression having to do with perspective or vantage point. When someone states “from where I sit,” they are talking about their viewpoint or how they see what is… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Definitely Not Our Father’s Type Of Retirement”
There have been several successful commercials in recent years using the theme of “this is not your father’s …” The former automobile brand Oldsmobile comes to mind and the campaign they ran about… Read more »
“Selling Aging In Place Improvements To People Who Don’t Want Very Much Done”
Often we have an opportunity to work with people who are very receptive to making changes in their homes to improve their general safety and ability to function well in… Read more »
“Universal Design Helps To Address Subtle Changes In Ability With Occupants & Guests”
When we plan a renovation for someone to address either their physical needs or the limitations of their home, we have many options available to us. Depending on the client’s budget,… Read more »
“One Reason Aging In Place Works Is Because It’s Dependable”
Ever have the occasion to travel and sleep in a hotel room or at someone’s home and wake up in the night with a mild panic of not having knowing… Read more »
“How Does Someone Know That They Have Found Their Aging In Place Home?”
How does someone know that they have found the home they want to remain in and age in place there? It’s not an epiphany but neither is it that difficult…. Read more »
“Aging In Place Demand May Mean Development Of More Age-Appropriate Solutions”
Throughout their lifetimes, Baby Boomers have been a force to be reckoned with in terms of advertising and marketing. Games, cereals, snack foods, beverages, toys, clothing, sporting goods, educational aids,… Read more »
“As Aging In Place Is Catching On, The Real Estate Market May Be In For A Big Surprise”
People are wanting to age in place – remain in their current homes. This is not wishful thinking. It’s a fact. AARP reports that as many as nine out of… Read more »
“Seniors & Others Desiring To Age In Place Can Ease Into Home Modifications”
For those old enough to remember, or if you have heard about this along the way, grocery stores and membership clubs (via the mail because there was no internet at that… Read more »