The late Stephen Covey, in his classic book about the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, made his fourth point “begin with the end in mind.” While this has applications… Read more »
Aging in Place Insider Blog
“Another – Perhaps The Most Important – Reason For Removing Clutter From Homes”
Clutter is a subject that many people talk about and focus on – there are dozens of books on this subject. I’ve written posts on this before, and there will… Read more »
“Providing Wider Driveways Is An Effective Universal Design Feature”
Residential driveways typically match the garages they lead into. A double car garage has a double car driveway in front of it, and a single car garage has a one-car… Read more »
“Sharing Your CAPS Story With Your Customers”
You pursued and received your CAPS designation to gain knowledge and insight on how to provide solutions, products, and services for people of any age or ability that might be… Read more »
“Visitability Is A Very Visible Strategy For Providing Accessibility”
Making home visitable is one of the most visible forms of accessibility that anyone can do, and it is noticeable as soon as anyone gets close enough to the front… Read more »
“De-Clutter, Organize, Clean, Sort, Cull, And Other Acts Of Trimming Down”
As we go through life, many of us become magnets for attracting souvenirs, mementos, memorabilia, keepsakes, odds-and-ends, and so many other items that once had meaning for us. They just… Read more »
“Little Things Can Make Huge Differences For Aging-In-Place Design”
In many places in life, it’s the little details that make a substantial difference in the outcome of larger events. Many sporting contests have been won by just a fraction… Read more »
“Homeowners Or Renters Should Be Encouraged To Make Some Improvements Themselves”
With so many renters and homeowners needing aging in place solutions to help them live safely and comfortably in their homes, there literally are more projects to be done than… Read more »
“Aging-In-Place Isn’t Always Intentional”
Aging in place – the act of someone continuing to live in their present home and remaining there for as long as they desire – is becoming increasingly popular. In… Read more »
“Improvements In Doors Have Literally Opened Up Design Solutions”
For years, residential doorways were pretty basic in terms of style and size. There were a few different ways they could be used to create more variety, but there were… Read more »