Posts Tagged ‘aging in place’
A safer and more comfortable home
Simple changes can make your home safer and more comfortable. Here’s a checklist from the AARP HomeFit Guide. Go ahead and check off your to-dos! DIY Checklist for a Safer and More Comfortable Home Install night lights in the bathroom and in the hallways. Apply nonslip adhesive strips to uncarpeted stair treads. Remove all scatter…
Read MoreCertified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
Ask the Expert: “What’s a CAPS?” The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in collaboration with AARP and other experts, developed the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, which is achieved through training and testing during a multi-course educational program. Creating User-friendly and Accessible Spaces John Sylvestre, a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, understands the unique needs of…
Read MoreAging in Place Bathroom Design
Some things are unavoidable. Most of us will, sooner or later, temporarily or permanently, have difficulty standing, walking, using our hands, or reading the instructions on the box of whatever. There are many different challenges we face in life. Sometimes from birth. And sometimes in our later years. Making a bathroom, or any space for…
Read MoreDesigning Your Home for All Generations
Are you thinking of inviting your aging parents to live with you? Perhaps your adult children have returned to the nest. You’re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, 20 percent of the U.S. population—64 million—lived with multiple generations under one roof in 2016. Financial and healthcare factors are primary drivers. Families also are recognizing…
Read MoreTips for living in a multigenerational home
You figured out the spaces where your extended family can sleep and work and store their gear. But how are you actually going to live together? Here are some tips on how to make a multigenerational household function smoothly. Finances Money is the primary cause of so many conflicts. Before you…
Read MoreUniversal Bathroom Design for St Paul Condo
We first introduced this St. Paul condo and its stunning kitchen renovation in Single Level Living in Lilydale. In this post, we’re going to show you how we transformed the owner’s bathroom with a universal design, creating a beautiful space filled with light that is also accessible for all. One of the first things you see when…
Read MoreDon’t Retire Your House. Retire WITH Your House.
Summer brings block parties and picnics, gardening and perennial swapping, and kids biking up and down the street. Your neighborhood, close to parks, lakes, and shopping, is exactly where you want to be and where you want to stay. But you’ve started to wonder if that will be feasible. Your parents and older guests are…
Read MoreAging in Place Checklist
This checklist contains features you may want to consider for your next new construction or renovation project. Even if you aren’t thinking about remodeling for aging or retirement, many of these features will make future accessibility modifications easier down the road. No matter where you are in your remodeling journey, it’s nice to know that…
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