Universal design can be described as the ultimate type of inclusiveness. It strives to make homes accessible, functional, usable, safe, comfortable, and convenient for the people living in them and… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Award-Winning Design Versus Heart-Warming Design”
Who doesn’t like looking at beautiful homes – even ones priced beyond what we could afford or consider? TV programs are made of these. Magazines showcase them. With large budgets,… Read more »
“Listening Is So Much More Than Just The Act of Doing It”
Listening effectively requires practice, work, and dedication. If listening was as simple as just hearing the words, communication would be so much easier than it is and missed messages would be reduced… Read more »
“The Customer Is Never Wrong – But We Can Be Right Also”
How many times have we heard it said that the customer is always right or that they are never wrong? Can this really be true? Always right? Never wrong? Never?… Read more »
“Remember To Save Those Extra Bedrooms During A Remodel”
When faced with a so-called empty-nest situation, families that previously have had children present in the home – before they went out on their own, moved away, went to college,… Read more »
“People Need To Get Along Well With Their Homes As They Age In Place”
As aging in place professionals, we have many opportunities to affect the lives of the people we serve. We are able to evaluate their homes, make recommendations about suitable improvements… Read more »
“Age Has A Way Of Sneaking Up On Us”
It’s amazing how the passage of time affects us. At an early age, we didn’t mind the days flying by – although they rarely seemed to do so. The days… Read more »
“Let’s Help The Consumer By Being ‘CAPS’ Credentialed”
One of the challenges for homeowners considering a renovation for their residences is locating a reputable contractor to help them. There are many many places they can begin looking for… Read more »
“There Are So Many Mobility Concerns To Be Aware Of In AIP Planning”
When many of us think of mobility issues in planning for an aging in place environment that provides freedom of movement and access without barrier or restrictions, we think of… Read more »
“Never Leave Home (Or The Office) Without It”
Those old enough to remember an American Express ad campaign that ran several years ago might recall the tagline “Don’t leave home without it” – referring to their credit card. There… Read more »