Contents * Foreword * The Universal Design Home: Are We Ready for It? * The Role of Occupational Therapists in Home Modification Programs at an Area Agency on Aging * An E for ADAAG: The Case for ADA Accessibility Guidelines for the Elderly (ital) Based on Three Studies of Toilet Transfer...
Aging in place is about creating a home that can support your changing needs. Design As a designer focusing on senior living, my goal is to create a space that is safe, beautiful, and dignified. About Gloria Bernard has been designing residential and commercial interiors for over 30 years. ...
Trends in aging in place and universal design remodelingThe U.S. population is aging and many seniors want to continue living independently in their own homes. Creating a safe, livable environment to foster aging in place through universal design without the home screaming "this was made for ...
It is never too early to incorporate aging in place into the design of your home, even if you aren’t the primary beneficiary right now. As family structures shift and change, having a home that accommodates people in all stages of life becomes increasingly important. Creating space in your...
The house already had wide hallways, a spacious bathroom and open spaces, all of which would allow for walker or wheelchair access if needed someday. “It’s really a nice way for me to start aging in place,” she says. Other principles of universal design that allow for aging in place...
On a rural peninsula, in coastal Maine—which happens to be home to the most elderly population in the U.S.—a group of “Awesome Seniors” are trying to design their own affordable solutions to help them age gracefully in place, while contributing to their community. ...
Ageless places -- design for downsizing and aging in place.The article presents an interview with interior designer Libby Langdon. Topics discussed include misconception about designing for Baby Boomer clients that are shifting from suburbs to cities, marketing as the biggest challenges for manufacturers...
Buy universal design jar and bottle openers. De-clutter the kitchen to make space for easy maneuverability. Small appliances such as air fryers, toaster ovens, toasters, and food processors are handy, but you don’t want too much of a good thing. Crowded kitchens are far from ideal, so ...
pets were considered throughout the design and construction of the TigerPlace facility. Each apartment has a screened porch, wide windowsills, an outside entrance, and tile entry to accommodate pet needs. However, the most unique and compelling feature is theveterinary clinicwithin the building, sp...
SMART HOUSING: TECHNOLOGY TO AID AGING IN PLACE - NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES. We are at the threshold of a great change in architectural design. With cheaper and more ubiquitous computing, ?smart? spaces and responsive environments are increasingly becoming plausible and affordable. Are we as...