The following article covers how you can find a Certified Aging in Place Specialist in your city. What is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist? The Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program was developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers, NAHB Research Center, 50+ Housing Council and the AARP. …
TubcuT ® – Modify Your Existing Bathtub to Make it More Accessible
The TubcuT® is an accessible bathtub conversion for existing fiberglass, steel, acrylic or cast iron bathtubs that creates a step through in your tub, allowing for easy access. The process creates a seamless appearance and, according to their website, the tub will look like it came from the factory that way. The whole modification only takes one …
Kitchen Upgrades Assist Aging in Place
Kitchen upgrades are one way you can improve your home if you are one of the many Americans helping their parents or you are creating the ideal home for yourself. Here are some ways to help function more effectively in the kitchen with a major remodel. These suggestions will not only increase the kitchen's functionality, it can increase its value …
Kitchen Remodel Granite Bay: Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
The goal for this kitchen remodel, Granite Bay, CA, was to create a distinctive looking Universal Design kitchen for all members of the family; a gathering place. This house was a part of the DIY’s House Crasher’s TV show. The entire kitchen was gutted and everything in it was replaced new. Pulls were added to cabinetry, as well as …
Senior Safety with National Night Out
National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday of August - this year, it’s August 1st. This is a nationwide community event in which you can learn more about police-sponsored programs in your area, such as neighborhood watch groups, drug prevention and safety information. Accompanied by food, music and safety demonstrations by local …
Doro PhoneEasy – Consumer Cellular
This is not an advertisement and we have not been compensated in any way for providing this cell phone for seniors information. We chose to highlight the Doro PhoneEasy senior cell phones and Consumer Cellular because we liked the phone features and how Consumer Cellular has positioned themselves as an elderly friendly company. Today's boomers …