Aging in Place Lifestyle

Aging in Place Design: Modernize Your Home for the Long Term

Live in Place Designs is a design-bid-build firm. Our focus on aging in place design for creating accessible spaces and adapting design processes of universal and accessible design to help you live as long as possible in your home.

We don’t just plan for looks. We plan for practical needs, too. We’re just as worried about color schemes and coordinating styles as we are about wheelchair clearance and ADA compliance.

We ensure your house looks good. And that it will serve your needs as you grow older.

We do this by tailoring an Aging in Place Plan™ specifically for your needs and desires. This plan is designed to empower you to stay in your home independently and safely over the long-term.

How We Empower You to Aging in Place

We take the time to understand your medical needs now, as well as your family history. And we help you anticipate possible future needs and remodel your home accordingly. We also provide guidance and customized solutions for any services you may need.

Aging in Place Design

At Live in Place Designs, we help you modernize your home, so you can take advantage of the latest technology to make your life better today. We are redefining what it means to “age in place”, enabling people to plan ahead to live a full life with purpose, meaning, and growth.

We keep it simple and stress-free for you. Your certified aging in place specialist will guide you through the remodeling process — and also provide advice on:

  • Accommodating an elderly parents’ needs
  • Aging in place home remodeling and smart home technology
  • Arranging in-home care and other local services if needed

In the end, your Aging in Place Plan™ will provide you with peace of mind. And you will feel prepared to seize this next stage of life and live it to the fullest.

Our philosophy is that living in place means empowering you to stay autonomous and actively engaged. It should give you the freedom to make your own choices. And most of all, it should improve your quality of life now.

Our needs assessment means that you’ll get the most out of the design and construction process. As a result, your home remodel will provide the security and comfort you need over the long term.

Handicap Bathroom Remodels
Start with a decision to remain in your home safely.

Your Home Can Support Your Longevity with an Aging in Place Plan

Live a long, full life. Be active, independent, and fulfilled. Redefine your home space to make these goals a reality for you and your family.

The Aging in Place Plan™ supports your good health as you age. And it prepares you to confront any changes that may come from disease or disability. Your plan goes beyond home modification solutions to considering your access to community services and resources. And it will empower you to continue independent living as long as possible.

Recommended services may include:

  • Emergency medical alert and health monitoring systems
  • Medication management solutions
  • Caregiver and companion care placement
  • Smart home technology
  • Therapies (PT, OT, Speech)
  • Nutrition and meal planning
  • Mental health support

Modernize Your Home for Living in Place

No two people age exactly alike. And no two people have the exact same goals for their future. That is why we take the time to customize an Aging in Place Plan™ for you. Our proprietary accessibility assessment enables us to remodel or build your home specifically to accommodate you. Your circumstances. Your needs. Your dreams.

What Exactly Does Aging in Place Design Look Like?

Modernizing your home for aging in place shouldn’t mean creating a clinical and cold atmosphere. It means opening up your home to anyone who comes over. And welcoming them with attractive designs that wow. It means new smart technology. So you gain the freedom to live the life you choose now.

For example, maybe you love to cook. You can take advantage of smart kitchen technology to make cooking more enjoyable today. And to allow you to keep cooking as long as possible.

Or perhaps you’ve always had a vision of the home of your dreams. Beautiful trends like curbless showers can open up a handicap bathroom. Modern technology like no-touch faucets can make you feel like your home is finally modern.

Your assessment gives us the opportunity to understand your specific desires. And to match them with aging in place design – whether it’s a new construction, complete renovation, or just remodeling a few rooms. Your Aging in Place Plan™ will empower our design team to create a space that’s what you want today and what you need for the foreseeable future.

Here are several of the modern conveniences and smart technology that you can add to your home to enjoy this next stage.

Kitchen modifications could include:

  • Touchless faucets
  • Smart appliances
  • Larger cabinet pulls
  • Pull-out shelves
  • Moved sink faucets for easier access
  • Front controls for stove or oven
  • Multi-level kitchen counter tops with open space under, so the cook can work while seated
  • Front controls for stove or oven
  • Refrigerators with two doors for easy access to frozen food storage

Master bath modifications could include:

  • Voice-lighted mirrors
  • Smart appliances
  • Smart shower controls
  • Upgrade a tub to a walk-in shower 
  • Temperature-balanced valves
  • Installation of pocket doors
  • Taller toilets
  •  

Whole home modifications could include:

  • Smart thermostat
  • Connected light bulbs
  • Video doorbells
  • Raised washer and dryer
  • Wider doorways, especially for bedrooms or tub entry
  • Lever door knobs

Plan to Ensure You Enjoy the Next Stage at Home

Everyone has minor issues about their home that they wish they could fix. Maybe it’s a lack of closet space. Or an oddly placed wall.

As you enter this next stage, why wait? Live in the home of your dreams now. And prepare your home, so you can stay there for the foreseeable future.

Our custom plan will consider health and wellness factors. And then we’ll define a plan that provides solutions for immediate concerns and possible long-term needs.

From Concept To contractor ready designs
We can work with you to design your bathroom and get bids.

Technology and Lighting Are Key

Is it easy to see in your home during all times of the day? What about your front and back doorways? These issues can lead to serious trip hazards.

Your Aging in Place Plan™ will look at every area of your home — from entryways and hallways to closets and staircases. By improving your lighting, you will have a more pleasant experience living in your home. And you’ll also be preparing for your safety in the future.

A few examples of light design ideas are reducing glare and shadows through indirect lighting, exterior motion-activated lights, and changes to light switch accessibility.

Technology is also key. With smart home tech, you don’t even have to reach for a switch to turn something on. You can control everything from your lighting to your TV with a voice command. You may be surprised by how easy it is to master and how much it improves your daily routine.

Full-Service Approach / A Custom Plan

We are a full-service Aging in Place company. Our focus is building trust through a personal connection and providing customized services. By working with you to understand your needs and vision for the future, we can handle all the details to make it a reality.

Live in Place Designs is with you every step of the way on this journey.

Our Local Solution Providers can help you and your family make confident decisions to live in place safely.

Why Choose Us?

Live in Place Designs is not your ordinary construction company. Our team boasts over 20 years experience in designing and building — plus 15 years experience in care coordination. That means we know what it takes to build or remodel your home well. And we also know what factors you should consider for aging in place needs. We are also certified aging in place specialists by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

This unique experience means we know how to design beautiful and accessible spaces. Homes that allow people of all abilities to live safely in a home using universal design principles. Homes that add functionality for today and safety for tomorrow.

Our work comes with a two-year warranty. So you can be sure that you will be satisfied. And we work with our clients from assessment to completion. Even after the remodeling work is done, we are available to ensure solutions meet your needs.

Lori Bellport

The founder of Live in Place Designs LLC, Lori Bellport is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), a Senior Home Safety Specialist, and a Certified Senior Advisor. Lori and her team believe that, regardless of the limiting health conditions one may face, there is no need to lose contact with life, spontaneity, or the ability to self-renew and enjoy life.

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