Aging in Place Kitchen Design: Remodel Your Kitchen There’s a reason we call our kitchens the “heart of the home.” It’s where we make forever memories. Watching mom make breakfast every morning. Teaching our little ones to cook for the first time. Gathering generations together for holiday baking. And celebrating every other type of life…
When considering how to modernize your home for your next stage of life, it doesn’t have to be about a medical disability that needs immediate attention. Modern home remodeling for future safety and comfort also doesn’t have to scream, “Senior citizen here!” Instead, like most important life events, these updates to your living space now…
Live-In-Place Bathroom Design As we age, many of us think about where we’ll call home once we retire. Some consider homes in warmer climates. While others prefer to stay in their own homes near family and friends. If you want to spend your retirement in the home you raised your family in, you’ll need to…
By Kelly L. Faloon For many, the term “aging in place” brings to mind seniors and institutional-looking grab bars. Clunky shower seats in the bathroom. Unsightly mobility aids. And, of course, the looming fear of what comes after. But staying in our homes, even as our bodies and minds slow down, doesn’t mean we have…
Homes often require some improvements to become suitable for aging in place. These adjustments vary based on personal needs. Some situations require just a ramp or grab bars installed. Others need to undergo a larger renovation. It may involve expanding doorways, plumbing to replace a bathtub with a walk in shower, or even a home…
Over 90% of people hope to stay in their homes as they age. However, moving elderly parents into your home, may become necessary when circumstances compromise an aging parent‘s ability to function alone. They could be diagnosed with a debilitating illness or suffer a serious accident that limits their ability to care for themselves. Or their…
95% of people aged 65 years and above prefer staying in their homes and aging in place to relocating to nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Living in your home comes with many benefits. However, to enjoy the comfort, safety, and privacy that every person needs, the house must be renovated to accommodate a…
Seventy. That’s the percentage of people who are currently 65 or older that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says will need some form of long-term care during their lifetime. Obviously, that’s an incredibly high number – but what exactly does it mean? Should you expect to spend years in a nursing home?…