When we want to understand or appreciate how something is or is not working effectively, we like to get inside it and see how it’s structured and how it works…. Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Accumulated Stuff Is Winning The Battle For Space In People’s Homes”
As long as people hang onto their physical memories, souvenirs, keepsakes, spare items, obsolete sporting items, outdated clothing (in case it ever comes back into style again), and unnecessary items… Read more »
“What Goes Into Evaluating A Home?”
To begin any type of home modification project, it’s going to require a home assessment or home evaluation of some type. it can be specific to a need that someone… Read more »
“About That Reputation We Work So Hard On …”
Most of us are quite concerned about our personal reputation, and for those who are sole practitioners, that’s the same as the reputation of the business. Even for larger businesses,… Read more »
“There Is Plenty Of Expertise Available If We Are Willing To Embrace It”
When we are contacted by a potential client who requires some remodeling work to address some safety concerns they have or to help them remain in their home, we realize… Read more »
“Linked-In Is A Site We All Need To Be Using”
Linked-In (although technically the name is written as a single word with a capital “I” and no hyphen) is a fantastic resource for our aging in place businesses. Realizing that… Read more »
“When A Person’s Word Was Sufficient For What Would Be Done”
There was a time, not all that long ago, when written contracts weren’t necessary between honorable people. A handshake cemented agreements between vendor and customer. People did what they said… Read more »
“Listening Well Shows Respect & Helps Us Learn How To Help”
Listening is one of the most important things we can do as aging in place professionals to learn about the needs, interests, concerns, and desires of our clients and yet… Read more »
“People Should Easily Recognize That We Are Professionals”
The term “professional” actually has two meanings. When applied to a skilled person, it’s what people respect and what they look for when they want results. While amateur athletes at… Read more »
“The Real Essence of ‘Aging-In-Place'”
Aging in place means that clients (at any age or physical requirement) don’t need to move from their homes in order to accommodate their changing needs. It means that whatever… Read more »