Balance problems? Step into the iShoe
MIT Graduate student Erez Lieberman is working on an "iShoe" which uses technology developed by NASA to create an insole that could help elderly people keep their balance and prevent falls
So Many Benefits in Building a Green House
Energy and cost efficiency are two perks of building using green architecture and design. At first the cost of building green may seem steep compared to a standard home, but the savings on utility bills can compensate handsomely. In green house design, electricity is used more efficiently.
Baby Boomer – Survival Tips For the Sandwich Generation
With people living longer and delaying starting families, the Baby Boomer generation, also termed as the Sandwich Generation or Generation S, are finding themselves caught in a unique intergenerational mix in the family. The following are a few of the stress factors that affect the sandwich generation.
What is Universal Design?
What makes a home "universal"? It's simple. Everyone can use universal design! It doesn't matter if you are young or old. You could be short or tall, healthy or ill. You might have a disability. Or you may be a prize-winning athlete. Because of universal design, people who are very different can all enjoy the same home. And that home will be there for all its inhabitants even when their needs change.
Aging-in-Place – It’s time to try it here
I’m sure that many readers have grappled with the problem of dealing with old age. It’s probably accurate to say that most would prefer to remain in their own homes as long as possible, regardless of cost. But, like my mother, they wonder how to handle those parts of daily living that they find themselves less and less able to handle with increasing age.
Creating Livable Homes & Communities
UNIVERSAL DESIGN SUMMIT III continues its tradition of providing outstanding content in universal design features in housing, sustainability, community design, green design and affordability with a focus on homes and communities for EVERYONE!
Communal Living For the Aging Boomers?
As the Boomers are aging, we need to think about what's in our future. How and where will we live? We have some hard decisions ahead of us. It's time to start thinking about it now!