Thoughtful Design Leads to Increased Accessibility for All
Did you know that nearly 40% of Americans over the age of 65 are living with at least one disability according to the U.S. Census Bureau? Despite this…
Your Kitchen As You Age
Your Kitchen As You Age: What To Change And What To Keep The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. On…
Knee space under lavatory allows seated use of lavatory.
Accessibility Is More Than Independence
Barrier Free is Living with Ability Ronnie Wiskin, President Reliable Independent Living Services By the year 2030, it's estimated that "half of all people will…
Plan to Stay and Personalize Your Home
As the tough housing market forces more people to stay put homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel rather than move.
SNOHOMISH, WA --MAY 23, 2010-- Mary Waggoner won a "Recession Remodel" from AARP, updating her bathroom to better accommodate her aging parents, including her father Clarence Haughey, photographed in her Snohomish, Wa., home, May 23, 2010. (photos by Jay L. Clendenin/Aurora for AARP)
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…
New Ways to Retire
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
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 Nursing Home Alternative?
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.…