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 »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“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 »
“What’s All The Fuss About Grab Bars For Aging In Place Design?”
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 »
“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 »