Automatic stair lighting is one way to use automation to increase home safety. Stairs are one of the most dangerous places in a home for an older person aging in place. Which is why we're big believers in living on one floor. But, stairs are a reality and making them safe for everyone is a prudent choice. In most of the new systems, LED lighting …
Award Winning Universal Design Home Video
This award winning universal design home comes to us courtesy of the Livable Communities Awards. Located in Pasadena, CA and designed by Jeannine Clark of Mannigan Design, Inc., winner of the award in the Major Space Remodel category. This single level condo, owned by a senior couple, runs a little over 1,400 square feet. The owners wanted the home …
Home Automation Bedroom for Aging in Place
This home automation bedroom was featured at CEDIA 2012 Expo. The video, entitled, "Home of the Future 2016 - Aging in Place - the Bedroom," highlights aging in place technology to help seniors, elderly and disabled people stay in their homes longer. The technology shown here utilizes several technologies that are very useful for aging in …
A Realistic View of Aging in America: Why We Need to Figure Out Aging in Place – Infographic
As part of an ongoing effort to educate consumers about these and other aging issues, we're creating a new series of infographics, articles and videos called, "Why We Have to Figure Out Aging in Place. This piece provides a high-level view of the current and future predicament of the aging in America, specifically population, the growing needs …
Identity Theft Tips for Seniors
More than 50% of seniors are online, according to Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project in 2012, and this means seniors are utilizing email, social media and online banking. As we age, there is an increased feeling of isolation for various reasons including a loss of social connections, new physical limitations or even a lack of …
Americans Say Aging Population is Not a Major Problem … but Don’t Believe Them
Yesterday, as part of the Global Attitudes Project, Pew Research released the results of a global study done to find out people's attitude on aging. The project is entitled, "Attitudes About Aging: A Global Perspective." Overall, this report is fascinating. It goes in-depth to discuss these and other findings. The report also unearths some …