Design Awards Enable Aging in Place

Reader Comments
Back to blog

Great article. If an older adult installs an elevator in their home, ensure there is an installed phone for emergency outages.....and frequently monitor that the phone is functioning.

Dale Carter of IN 8:16AM October 11, 2010

I am excited to read about Universal Design after working in Assisted Living Communities for 8 years.
Now I host a weekly radio show called The Caregiver Hour in Tampa, FL and tomorrow's guest is Kim Albritton from Focus Design Services, where we will be discussing designing homes for seniors to have the option to Age In Place.
Thank you for this inspiring and innovative article on the present and future living options for seniors. It feels respectful.

Kim Linder of FL 9:49PM October 10, 2010

ice deep stratosphere least articles

sebertolan of FL 2:04AM April 18, 2010

trends height imposed geoengineering range per

kailinbarr of FL 10:40AM March 28, 2010

oceans 1800s precipitation group gross

parsefalfe of ID 4:04PM March 09, 2010

Aging in place can be a positive decision. As you are aging in place there are a lot of things to consider. Home Care Help? Home Care Nursing? Do you need help getting up/down the stairs? Do you need your home to become more accessible? There are a lot of questions.
These questions can be answered easily by going to www.GeriCareFinder.com

Ron of CA 5:28PM February 16, 2010

Home built new in 1974: 3 bedroom ranch, 1 full bath, kitchen/dining area, livingroom, sunroom and 2 car garage . . . all one level.In the planning process presently to modify and spruce up the domicile, initially considered a "starter home" by the builder soon to be our "retirement home" as well. How about that?Kitchen and bathroom updates a priority . . . specific details as yet to be decided, most likely addressing safety and mobility considerations.Home is where the heart is for 36 years and counting!

Gayle Plouffe of NH 12:49AM February 09, 2010

Trend: 76+ million baby boomers near retirement
Need: 89% of AARP members favor aging in place
Technology: Intel has invested $1 Billion in aging in place technologies and others such as GE and Phillips are developing systems as well
This TNT model spells BIG opportunity for solving a BIG problem.
Patrick J. Roden
Aginginplace.com

Patrick Roden of OR 3:23PM February 04, 2010