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Low Vision Home Modifications

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Accessible shower for low vision users featuring satin nickel metal finish, matte tiles, adjustable LED lighting, color contrasting gab bars and custom inset tile create an inviting retreat for soothing shower suited to the low vision user. Adjustable light controls. “Lighting, color and space planning are the key to independent living with low vision,” says…

New Ways to Retire

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Boomers AIP Their Own Way From home remodels to joining together to age in place, Boomers are changing what retirement looks like.

Age in Place Design Challenge: Space

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One of the biggest challenges to designing for aging-in-place is the use of space – or rather, lack of it. This is especially true with the bathroom. Many older homes have very tiny bathrooms which makes it difficult to use a wheelchair or walker to get in and out of the bathroom. “We often see…

The Nursing Home Alternative?

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Granny Pods Instead of Nursing Homes We’ve had great interest in accessible dwelling units or pods or modular additions – they go by several names. All extend the livability of a home and often with great style. The MedCottage is particularly attractive as you can see from the picture. What we do find surprising though…