Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) can be the best choice for an aging in place remodeling project or new home construction for those seniors or older building the home they want to age in. These professionals have taken part in a training and certification process through the National Association of Home Builders which prepares […]
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Introduction to Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS)
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation was developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelors™ Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center and NAHB Seniors Housing Council. This program was developed to provide professional training that would enable them to accommodate the needs of people over the age of 50, as […]
Technology To Improve Seniors Lives
Jennie Chin Hansen, the President Elect of AARP, speaking about how technology can help enhance the lives of seniors aging in place. This is possible by focusing elderly technology on the areas of caregiving, the home environment and healthcare.
Local Communities, Access & AARP
Michael O’Neal, urban sociologist with AARP, discusses the ways in which the needs of an aging population coincide with community-building principles of New Urbanism.