Some terms are harder to grasp or explain than others. Some seem to be generally understood but are harder to actually assign a definition. Take the idea of aging in… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Access Applies As Much Inside The Home As Outside”
When people think of residential access, likely getting into the home through the entry door comes to mind. Often, the focus is someone using mobility assistance of some type. However,… Read more »
“There Are Many Ways To Benefit From Our AIP Services”
The aging in place market is a big one that accommodates many types of professionals with numerous opportunities to serve the public. Some of us may have started our aging… Read more »
“The Team Approach Makes An Effective AIP Delivery System”
Regardless of what our major calling or area of expertise happens to be, we all have various talents and abilities that we can use to work with our aging in… Read more »
“There’s No Need To Fake It – Just Get Up To Speed Quickly”
An old adage is “fake it ’til you make it,” but people today want the real deal. If we can’t deliver as we intend or promise, there are a couple… Read more »
“Look For & Select A Small Home For The Right Reason”
Today’s consumer has many choices in purchasing a home. They can select new construction or an existing pre-occupied home. There are plenty of opportunities in both areas. Then, they need… Read more »
“We Are Designing For Our Client – Not For Us”
What happens so often in sales is that we tend to overlay our own feelings and desires onto those of our customers and end up creating, designing, or pushing for… Read more »
“Moving Into Another Home Is Not Following The Spirit Of Aging In Place”
We often hear about following the letter of the law but not the spirit of it, or sometimes, the reverse of this. It means that someone approaches an issue legalistically… Read more »
“It’s Not Enough Just To Label Something As Being Universal Design”
It’s not enough to label something as being universal design – it actually has to deliver. In fact, some things which are identified as universal design really aren’t. Wishful thinking… Read more »
“Do We Really Need Participation Trophies?”
Who doesn’t like being recognized for achievement or rewarded for hard work? Particularly at younger ages, but even as adults, who just can’t stand getting trophies or plaques to display?… Read more »