This page tells you how to earn your CAPS designation. The following Certified Aging in Place Specialist training article covers the conditions and requirements for becoming CAPS certified. What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist? The Certified Aging in Place Specialist training (CAPS) program was developed by the National Association of …
Home Exterior Ideas for Aging in Place
One aspect of remodeling for aging in place that does not get enough consideration is a homeβs exterior. As you age, maintaining the outside our homes can increasingly become a burden. Using these home exterior ideas, you can plan ahead for maintenance that can help you achieve a lower level of upkeep for the outside of your home. We also have …
Long term care insurance
While making plans for the care you may need in the future, donβt forget to consider long term care insurance. Long term care insurance helps cover some costs of long term care, which may become necessary for as much as 70% of the population over age 65. Whether you experience gradual decline of abilities or suffer a sudden illness or disability, …
Furniture Tips to Help Maximize the Comfort & Safety of Home
Furniture tips to help improve your comfort, safety and well-being at home. The Chinese Feng Shui and Indian Vastu Shastra both imply that interior design can affect oneβs mood and health. It may sound like superstition, but the Journal of the Association for Psychological Science has actually published a survey that confirms the same notion. A …
5 Creative Uses for Aging-In-Place Design
Aging in place design is becoming a popular choice among seniors and, while it certainly requires some thoughtful changes in home design and function, it most certainly does not mean converting the home into a series of sterile, hospital-like rooms, as any Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) will tell you. While design function and …
Energy Saving Tips Help Seniors Save Money During Winter Months
Energy saving tips for seniors for WinterWith rising electric, coal and natural gas prices, people everywhere will be facing higher bills this winter. Seniors, however, face a tough road when their fixed income needs to go more towards their energy bills. There are several things that seniors and caregivers can do inside and outside the home to …