If you were born in the 1950s or '60s, you likely responded to the title of this article by adding “More powerful than a locomotive." If Superman wasn’t your thing, maybe you were more in the “what was Cindy Brady’s doll’s name” category. Either way, we know you. You, my dear friend, are a Baby Boomer! It is very interesting how a few simple …
Flexhouse: Building A Home To Prepare For Aging In Place
Editor's Note: The Flexhouse is a project we're excited to highlight for you, from a seasoned designer that wanted to create a home that showcased the features that would help people as they grew older. We hope you enjoy learning about this beautiful home. In graduate school, while specializing in sustainable architecture, my elderly parents …
Accessible Bathroom Counters & Cabinets – Photos
Accessible bathroom counters make your bath more user friendly & convenient. You might think that a counter is just a counter; nothing could be further than the truth. There are many ways to think about accessibility when thinking about remodeling your bathroom. For instance, an elderly or senior person aging in place being able to easily …
How Pinterest Can Teach You About Universal Design
It might seem odd that we would combine Pinterest and Universal Design together. But, Pinterest is an incredible source of curated information; it is a treasure trove of interesting content. The content that people share on Pinterest includes quite a bit of good information about Universal Design and how it can be applied to your home. Universal …
Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry chores can be a burden to everyone, but can be even more problematic for the elderly or those that have physical limitations. This is especially true in areas like laundry rooms that often lack amenities. Most people, regardless of their abilities, prefer to do their laundry themselves. This list of laundry room ideas can help you make the …
Scams. Don’t Be A Sucker!
I didn’t intend to write another post on fraud, but something “got my goat.” I must receive at least six e-mail scams a day about my winnings in the lottery. I read them and laugh at the spelling errors, the ridiculous pictures placed across the page, and the message coming from someone by the name, ‘Dr. Kinglsley Moghalu.’ I think the best …