Most of us have activities that we want or need to do that we haven’t accomplished as yet. Immediate ones might comprise our “to-do” list – cut the grass, wash… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Be Careful With Cause & Effect Relationships For Aging In Place & Health”
As we become more interested in staying healthy and living longer, we begin paying more attention to studies, reports, and findings about things that are either good for us to do or… Read more »
“We Need To Be Careful Using Statistics To Discuss Aging In Place & Seniors Issues”
Somewhere along the way, most of us have used statistics to prove a point, to win an argument, defend a position, or advance a cause we felt strongly about. In reality,… Read more »
“Fancy Designs Are Not Always Effective Or Necessary For Aging In Place Solutions”
People want a home that represents them. That’s why they purchase their own style of furniture and add their own artwork and accessories. One person likes earth tones, another uses… Read more »
“Baby Boomers Are Rethinking Retirement In A Major Way With Aging In Place Implications”
Ask a Baby Boomer (aka “Boomer”) where they plan on living when they retire, how much money they think they need to retire, or what they’d like to do when… Read more »
“We Should Use Universal Design As Much As Possible For Aging In Place Solutions”
Universal design is a great underlying strategy for residential design. In commercial applications, it is called accessible design so that we can keep the idea of universal design as a strictly residential… Read more »
“Often Overlooked Elements Of A Safe Aging In Place Shower Solution”
Bathrooms are one of two main areas (along with kitchens) that receive the most attention when people shop for new homes, visit their friend’s home, and consider remodeling their own home…. Read more »
“For Our Aging In Place Clients, Listening Is Far More Important Than Telling”
To create effective aging in place solutions for our clients, we have to know what they want and how we can help them. We must be responsive to their desires and recommend… Read more »
“For Aging In Place Solutions, Often The Little Things Can Make A Big Difference”
When it comes to making accessibility improvements for our aging in place clients, we look for things that can make a major impact on their quality of life and ability… Read more »
“Visitability Design Optimizes The Enjoyment Of Backyard Activities For Owners & Guests”
The summer solstice is still fresh in our memory – the official beginning of summer. Likely the weather has been warm to occasionally hot for a few weeks, and we… Read more »