People want to age in place. They want to continue living where they are in the home they have been occupying, in most cases for several years. They don’t want to be told (or encouraged or coerced) by family members or anyone else that it’s time to give up their independence and make other housing… Read more »
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“Universal Design Was Never Intended As A Residential Requirement”
Universal design is a great tool that we can use to help accomplish aging in place solutions and objectives, but it is not an end in itself or comprehensive in nature. We get to choose what to implement and to what extent. It was never intended as a one-size-fits-all fix that we could overlay on… Read more »
“Aging In Place Considerations Change With The Seasons”
Many of us look forward to the changing seasons – for instance, the first snowfall in the winter, the colorful leaves and the harvest in the fall, the new growth of leaves and flowers in the spring, and the long days and outdoor activities of the summer. Of course, there are many other characteristics of… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Taxing The Housing Supply, But Why Should This Be A Surprise?”
Aging in place is nothing new, but it is receiving much more attention than in the past. It’s not surprising that people want to continue living in the home they have occupied for years – maybe most or all of their adulthood. They may really love it, or they have just become so accustomed to… Read more »
“What Is So Tough About Aging In Place?” +
What is so tough about aging in place? Potentially nothing at all. Possibly, a lot. Let’s think back to some of those monumental periods of our life – at least they seemed that way at the time. How about trying out for a team (baseball, football, or basketball, for instance)? Did we talk to… Read more »
“Aging In Place Is Another One Of Life’s Decisions”
As we journey through life, we have many issues to face, contend with, and resolve one way or another. Some are less complicated and consequential than others in the overall bigger or long-term picture, but we have thousands of decisions we need to consider and then resolve or finalize each day. Sometimes the decision facing… Read more »
“A Tribute To Aging In Place: National Senior Independence Month”
No, this observance – “National Independence Month” – didn’t sneak up on us, we don’t have to be concerned that we missed preparing for it or celebrating it. It’s already over for this year, yet the concept remains strong and viable all year. The official “National Senior Independence Month” occurs annually in February, and we… Read more »
“Working With Procrastinators To Uncover Their Aging In Place Needs”
Often we have an opportunity to work with people who are very receptive to making changes in their homes as they look to improve their general safety and ability to function well in their homes. This makes our work even more rewarding and enjoyable. People who have a specific medical need that they want to… Read more »
“To Age In Place Well, Some People Require Structure In Their Homes”
While the open concept floor plan or layout is extremely popular in residential design, with the majority of home shoppers and those desiring home renovations expressing an interest in it, it may not be the perfect solution for everyone. For years, we have had homes built with various dedicated spaces – kitchen, living room, dining… Read more »
“Perspective, Empathy, & Aging In Place Solutions”
Our perspective can change so much about what we experience in life. Ever go to a play or movie and sit behind someone who partially blocks our view? We don’t get to experience as much or to receive it unfiltered. We may have to interpolate to fill in some of the missing elements. At the… Read more »