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...
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...
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 ...
Aging in place, universal design ideas, and home modifications by aging in place expert Louis Tenenbaum.
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...
Learn about the top kitchen design trends that make aging in place easier, and find out how you can incorporate them in your home.
By looking critically at these models, the author argues that many previously held theories and assumptions about the aging process and social capital formation must be reexamined in light of the agency of elders and the new organizational models. Ultimately the design of our communities – both ...