PathLightsâ„¢ System is a new product, new technology that lights the pathway ahead. Almost every one of us has suffered some type of injury on the staircase in our own home (stubbed toe, twisted ankle, broken hip), or experienced a near-fatal fall. Often, the reason for many of these accidents can be linked to either the lack of adequate lighting …
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 …
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel: Jane Regan
Aging in place can be beautiful - I liked the detail of the tall piece of granite making the wall off-balanced. We used a tiny ¼ ‘bump’ of a rounded piece of granite between the ‘bath’ area and the ‘room’ area, and used the same tile in a 3x3 and 2x2 with high coefficient of friction. Faucet on side of sink, when pulling up in a wheel chair, more …
5 Steps to a Healthier Heart in Late Life
Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in Americans, but the risk of heart disease increases as we age. Fortunately, heart disease is completely preventable. However, trying to keep heart healthy as we grow older can sometimes present new challenges such as overall health (i.e., flexibility, endurance), other ailments (i.e., arthritis …
Rolling With the Changes – Smart Retirement Life
In this episode of Smart Retirement Life, we're going to talk about changes; specifically, how you can create home to keep you rolling with the changes that life will throw at you. Changes that nearly everyone is going to face. We've quite a few people over the last month or so let us know that they would like to hear more about how to adapt …
7 Money Saving Tips for Seniors
The rising cost of groceries, gas, medical care and other daily necessities are putting the squeeze on millions of people worldwide; seniors are one group that are being hit the hardest. With tight budgets and limited disposable income, it is difficult for many to make ends meet. A recent article indicates that 59% of available senior income is …