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…
Modernize Your Home for Your Next Stage 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…
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…
Living in Place vs. Aging in Place 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…
How to Find the Right Remodeling Contractor for Aging in Place 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…
10 Factors to Consider Before Moving Elderly Parents into Your Home . This is something almost everyone experiences with an aging parent at some point. And there are a few options available to you when the time comes, you could: . Find a long-term living facility or nursing home where professionals will provide the kind…
Comparing the Cost of Aging in Place vs. an Assisted Living 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…
The 5 Stages of Aging at Home 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…