Archive for Aging in Place
Nicole Bernstein is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist
A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) has been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers.
The NAHB RemodelorsTM Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center, and NAHB Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information [...]
What Are Home Modifications?
Found this great fact sheet on The Eldercare Locator. Mobility Consulting & Contracting Co. can provide accessibility solutions for your living [...]
Home Elevators Enhance the Quality of Life
Adding a residential elevator to a multi-level house has many advantages. The home elevator will allow physically challenged individuals to travel safely and comfortably from floor-to-floor. They are safe, convenient, durable and virtually maintenance free.
Today home elevators are a much desired accessibility option for the disabled as well as a practical and beneficial solution for [...]
Did you know?
As cited on Patricia E Bauer’s blog: More than 50 million people in the United States have disabilities. This number is growing rapidly as the population ages. Experts say disability will soon affect the lives of most Americans.
From the New York Times: Ms. Cynthia Leibrock, one of the leaders in the Aging in Place movement [...]