This award winning universal design home comes to us courtesy of the Livable Communities Awards. Located in Pasadena, CA and designed by Jeannine Clark of Mannigan Design, Inc., winner of the award in the Major Space Remodel category. This single level condo, owned by a senior couple, runs a little over 1,400 square feet. The […]
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7 Beautiful Kitchens for Aging in Place
The kitchen is one of the most loved rooms of the house – it’s the place where everyone gathers and the place where we take care of our nutritional health. See photos of 7 beautiful aging in place kitchens.
6 Inspirational Aging in Place Bathrooms
We are always on the lookout for bathrooms that look great, are easy to use and improve bathroom safety for everyone. We love window shopping and seeing photos of the great spaces builders, remodelers and designers create. And, we like getting inspiration from their work. Not to mention, it is fun to look! Here are […]
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
It’s January, and it’s cold. Keeping warm is always an issue, but for seniors who may have poor circulation, take certain medications or have other conditions, it may be even more of a challenge. While turning up the heat may be the best and easiest way to stay warm, it may not be the most economical. Here are […]
Will Empty Spaces Affect Your Aging?
I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those “epiphany” moments. We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she felt it difficult to work in. She said she could not find the things she needed when she needed them, items were scattered about and nothing seemed to have any […]
Minor Bathroom Remodel for Safety
Here is a minor bathroom remodel to help ensure safety and reduce the chance of hot water burns. Learn how to prevent scalding by installing basic hardware.
Whole House Transformation into Universal Design Solution: Russ Glickman
Kathleen was injured in a car accident about 1 year before. Her house was far from accessible. An ugly platform lift up 5′ to the front stoop was an eyesore to the block and it was improperly installed requiring her to turn 90 degrees before exiting onto the porch. She used the living room for […]
Howard Chermak – Elderly Parents Bathroom Remodel
The challenge was creating a home for our clients’ elderly parents. Solutions began with a wheelchair ramp from the exterior to allow ease of access. Two interior areas of the home were significantly changed to meet the needs of the client’s father’s limited vision and her mother’s limited mobility. One area created an outside entrance, a bathroom, laundry […]