Two types of design that are very effective for helping people age in place are universal design and adaptable design. What’s interesting about these two concepts is that in many… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“How Does Someone Begin Aging In Place?”
There are so many articles about how someone should prepare their home to get ready to age in place – as if this is some conscious action that they can decide to… Read more »
“Ready Or Not, Here Comes Aging In Place”
Question: what do people need to do in general to prepare for aging in place? Answer: maybe nothing. Maybe nothing more than any of us have been doing all along. … Read more »
“Seasonal Homes Provide Accessibility Challenges & Opportunities Also”
We all live in a primary residence, but some of us have a seasonal, recreational, or vacation home – a condo in the mountains or at the beach, a cabin… Read more »
“There Is Something So ‘New’ That Paint Gives A Home”
It’s amazing how something so simple in concept (but so often hard to actually execute well) can actually make a huge improvement in a home. We’re talking about paint. Paint… Read more »
“We Have Many Important Tools, But This Just Might Be The Most Important”
Every profession has its own specialized tools that are used, and there are more generic tools that are used as well. Mechanics, accountants, chefs, engineers, programmers, mechanics, doctors, carpenters, and… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Not An Activity – It’s Not Something Done”
Aging in place is such a trending topic today. Many people are talking about it, and even more people than ever are engaged in it. As such, there frequently are… Read more »
“Use A Closing Or Thank-You Gift For Continued Branding”
When we complete a remodeling or renovation job for one of our aging in place clients, we receive their appreciation for a job well-done and for helping them to remain… Read more »
“Updates In Flooring Options Have Enhanced What We Can Offer Our Clients”
Infomercials, online ads, newspaper ads, direct mail, kiosks in the mall, and retail and grocery shelves hail new products constantly. There are both new products and innovations being introduced and… Read more »
“Most Everyone Can Benefit From Some Improvements”
There are very few homes that couldn’t benefit from having some improvements done to them to assist in visitability or accessibility – or to add to the safety, comfort, or enjoyment… Read more »