Homeowners typically get much of our attention as aging in place professionals. We focus on helping them to modify and adapt their homes over time to allow them to remain… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Looking & Listening For Clues To Help Us With Our Aging In Place Home Assessments”
To get started on our mission to create an effective aging in place renovation and solution for a potential client, we have set an appointment to meet with them in… Read more »
“Be Aware Of The Polite Dismissal & Take It In Stride”
There are many names for it, and it comes in many social and business settings. People don’t want to take the time to speak with us, they aren’t interested in… Read more »
“‘Forever’ Was Not A Word We Used To Describe Our Homes Until Recently”
Today, many people talk about looking for, wanting, finding, or remaining in their forever home. Many use this exact expression – forever home – while others use different terms to… Read more »
“Universal Design Is Not An All Or Nothing Proposition, But We Should Include As Many Features As Possible”
Universal design is a great concept – one that is often overextended or expected to represent more than was the original intent. A home may have only a couple of… Read more »
“Home Builders Focus On General Audiences While Remodelers Create Specific Solutions”
Home construction is an exciting field. Taking a raw piece of land and turning it into a place that someone can live and remain in long-term, if they so desire,… Read more »
“Brochures Are Nice To Have & Use, But They Don’t Make The Sale”
Brochures don’t sell our services. They may introduce people to us and showcase some of the key points of our business. They may reinforce what we deliver. They might help… Read more »
“It May Not Seem That Way, But Hearing The Word ‘No’ Can Be A Good Thing”
Generally speaking, we like to hear the word “yes.” We find it preferable to hearing “no.” Getting a “yes” is empowering. It gives us approval or permission. It means we… Read more »
“Things Aren’t Always As Simple As They Seem – The OT Can Help Clarify Needs”
At first glance, remodeling may look fairly straightforward and simple – except for actually doing the work. It may not suggest or take into account any illnesses, infirmities, ailments, or… Read more »
“For National Remodeling Month – Anyone Interested In Becoming A Remodeler?”
In honor of National Remodeling Month and the many general contractors, handymen, custom builders, and various trade contractors who participate in turning people’s homes into the dwellings they can use indefinitely… Read more »