Things aren’t always greener on the other side of the fence even though they may seem so from our initial vantage point. That’s the way it is with many opportunities… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“‘Aging In Place’ Is Part Of Our Current Culture”
Aging. It may not be the most exciting topic to think about or discuss. However, go a little deeper, and it’s OK – especially considering the alternative. Therefore, aging is… Read more »
“Listening Between The Lines Is Effective For Gathering Information”
Evaluating or making an assessment of our client’s home begins by observing what is going on inside and outside the home that might be affecting how the clients use their… Read more »
“Aging In Place & Universal Design Are Close Cousins But Different”
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 »
“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 »