Aug 15, 2024 | Aging in Place
Staying in your home as you age requires careful planning. Nationwide, 78% of people over age 55 have a chronic health condition, such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease or diabetes, to name a few. That rate increases to 85% in adults over 65. Certain...
Jul 11, 2024 | Aging in Place
Home safety becomes increasingly important as we age. Everyday tasks like walking up and down the stairs or stepping out of the shower might seem effortless today. Over time, these areas can become dangerous for older homeowners. While more than half the population...
Mar 21, 2024 | Aging in Place
Tortoises are known to live a long time in large part because their shell grows with them as they age. Humans can take advantage of this same basic principle as we get older. As the years pass, our needs and abilities change; our homes, however, often remain the...
Feb 6, 2024 | Aging in Place
As we get older, it can become more challenging to live independently. Doing basic things around the house — climbing stairs, taking a shower, making meals — can become more difficult or even dangerous without the right precautions and safety protections. Aging...
Jan 9, 2024 | Aging in Place
If you’re planning to remain in your home as you age, you might consider modifying the space to accommodate your changing needs. As we grow older, things that have been easy for us can become quite difficult, such as standing in the shower or getting out of the...
Dec 27, 2023 | Aging in Place, Home Modifications
Every year, more seniors choose to remain in their homes. While aging in place has many perks, it also takes some careful planning. Your home may need renovations to help you avoid accidents as you age. Aging-in-place design is the concept of creating safe and...
