We talk about aging in place designs and renovations. We also speak of universal design. Sometimes we use them interchangeably. Are they essentially the same, or are there major differences? … Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“The Additional Challenge Of Working With A Traumatic Change Client”
Aging in place renovations can be exciting for both the client and us the creator of them. It’s an opportunity to connect with the client in a very meaningful way… Read more »
“Get People To Pick Their Top Choice For An AIP Improvement”
As people live in and remain in their homes for any period of time, and especially long-term, they likely will notice some little (or maybe not so little) things that they… Read more »
“Selling AIP Improvements May Not Be As Hard As We Think”
There are so many different types of aging in place improvements that someone might request or need. Some of the clients will identify projects for themselves, and some renovations will… Read more »
“People Want To Remain In Their Homes, And We Get To Help Them Do It”
We are in the aging in place business because we know how important it is for people to remain in the homes they have decided are their long-term residences. We… Read more »
“Begin At The Beginning To Create A Renovation Solution”
In creating aging in place solutions for people – regardless of their ability, physical requirements, or budget – we need to gather some information about how they use their home… Read more »
“There Is No ‘Right Amount’ Of Universal Design Features To Include”
Since we know and appreciate just how good universal design elements are for a home, we may tend to get a little too enthusiastic about suggesting what needs to be in… Read more »
“Linked In Has Many Benefits For CAPS Professionals”
Social media is a fact of life. It’s part of our culture. Some of us use it more than others, some like it, and some don’t. As aging in place… Read more »
“What Aging In Place Is – And Is Not”
Aging in place is a subject that frequently is discussed, but there are two widely different views as to what it encompasses. The first seems accurate. The second, while contextually sound, is flawed… Read more »
“Removing The Moat Around Our Castle”
It’s been said that a person’s home is their castle – a place to retreat to, to block out the rest of the world, and to retain relative safety. Speaking of safety, most… Read more »