Raising The Bar, err, The Wall
Like the idea of walk-in bath tub but hate the look? Fret no more! Kohler has raised the bar (so to speak) for accessible bathing
5 Things You Can Do to Stay Safe and Healthy While Aging in Place
Harry Cline According to a new survey conducted by AARP, 77 percent of seniors wish to stay in their current residences as they grow older
Low Vision Home Modifications
“Lighting, color and space planning are the key to independent living with low vision,” says Michelle Molloy, founder of Penates* Design. It has particular importance
Finding the Right Residential Elevator
By Tom M Smith As individuals grow older, climbing up and down the stairs becomes a wearisome as well as hazardous task. It is then
Showcase: The Stairlighting Kit®
Proper stair illumination is essential for safety and Stairlighting System, LLC has developed a solution that is easy to install, inexpensive to operate and can
Help a Senior Stay in Their Own Home
Home can be a dangerous place to those with difficulty getting around or with little sense of danger. It’s well-known that if you have children you should lock away your cleaning products and put harmful objects such as knives out of reach, but when it comes to infirm or frail adults we don’t usually think of these simple measures. For those with disabilities or who are moving into old age, it’s often the case that a nursing home is the obvious care solution.
Age in Place Design Challenge: Space
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
How to Finance Aging in Place Renovations
Financing Aging in Place Renovations The decision to remain in your home or move to a facility can be a difficult one to make. For
5 COMMON BATHROOM PROBLEMS LIMITING SAFETY AND COMFORT
Shoshana Shamberg talks about 5 ways to improve bathroom comfort and safety.