October is known as harvest time although we can harvest fruits, vegetables, and crops at other times of the year as well. One reason October – or at least the… Read more »
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“For Completing The Certified Aging In Place Program – CAPS III, One Year Later”
For the first fifteen years of its existence, the Certified Aging In Place (CAPS) program had a CAPS I and a CAPS II class, but it had no specific CAPS… Read more »
“For Aging In Place Accessibility, Front Steps May Not Be As We Remembered Them”
For as far back as most of us can remember – either because we lived in a home like this, there were ones like this in our neighborhood, or we… Read more »
“Considering Vision Issues & How They Can Affect Mobility In Aging In Place Designs”
As aging in place specialists, we want to create home environments for our clients that are safe and accessible – for both them and anyone coming into their homes. There… Read more »
“Accessibility Is More Than Just A Word Or Idea – Using It In Aging In Place Designs”
To help people remain in their homes and age in place successfully, accessibility is a key concept – along with safety, comfort, and convenience. Accessibility comes in many forms, so… Read more »
“Defining Our Aging In Place Services With A Narrow Enough Focus”
Making sales is fun. It is extremely satisfying, and it’s how we grow, sustain, and stay in business. Some people claim to dislike sales, but they may just need to… Read more »
“Subtle Styling Works For Universal Design But Isn’t Necessary For Aging In Place Solutions”
One of the main concepts in creating a universal design look in a home is to provide features that do not call attention to themselves. They are subtle, nearly invisible… Read more »
“The Reach Factor In An Aging In Place Design”
We know that people come in a variety of heights and abilities, and they generally get taller from their youth to adulthood. In addition to how tall someone is, however,… Read more »
“Visitability Means That Anyone Can Feel Welcome Without Any Other Considerations”
Visitability is an important accessibility concept that often goes unnoticed in favor of other treatments. The idea of visitability is that we can offer solutions for our clients to make… Read more »
“What If Someone Doesn’t Have A Large Budget – Can They Still Get Aging In Place Improvements?”
The question is often asked about how much money a person should plan on investing for aging in place improvements, or conversely, stating that they don’t have the money to… Read more »