Home remodeling for aging in place (so you or your loved on can live in it longer) is a growing trend among Baby Boomers and their parents. Modifications can range from simple to incredibly expensive. However, resources are available to help you decide which remodeling should be done. A CAPS certified specialist can do a […]
Aging in Place Remodeling
In this video, Almar Building & Remodeling’s Craig Guido discusses basic steps to preparing your home for aging in place. He covers items like how to select a contractor, age in place design ideas and simple modifications you can make to begin preparing your home.
Local Communities, Access & AARP
Michael O’Neal, urban sociologist with AARP, discusses the ways in which the needs of an aging population coincide with community-building principles of New Urbanism.
Livable Communities & Aging In Place
In the Global Report on Aging (Summer 2005), Robert McNulty, Founder and President, Partners for Livable Communities puts forth what he believes are the core issues that the elderly and their communities are currently (and will continue) to face as the aging in place boom grows. He addresses such issues as housing, new housing options, […]
Northshore Senior Center – Northfield, IL
Meet Elanor (at 92) who is involved with, and has had her life touched by the North Shore Senior Center Northfield, IL. The Center offers a large number of programs for seniors and provides the community assistance for those wishing to age in place. It is a great example of an organization stepping up to […]
Intel Seeks to Revolutionize Care and Hospitalization Prevention for Elderly
Who better to spearheading the research and development for preventative and support healthcare technology for those aging in place? The computer chip manufacturing giant Intel is hyper-focused on how, “… to use personal health technologies to care for people.” This isn’t new, of course. Intel has had R&D going on in this arena for years. […]
Safety Checklist for Aging in Place Homes
Are you taking care of mom or dad while they are aging in place? Here are some great tips you can use to help ensure their home is a safe environment for them. The month of June is recognized as National Home Safety Month. Take a few minutes along with millions of other adult children […]
Aging in Place Home Solutions
Jan Merle from the Art Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, FL discusses some of the unique aging in place ideas students have come up with, as well as some practical planning tips for home modifications as you prepare your home to age in place.