Category: Aging in Place

Video Tour of Vancouver Aging in Place Addition »

John Fazzolari takes you on a tour of an aging-in-place addition to a home in the Vancouver, WA area.

Aging in Place Addition in Vancouver »

Aging-in-place renovations and additions don’t have to look institutional to be functional – after all, it’s a home first.

Aging in Place: Garage and Gardens »

A properly set up yard, garden, and garage can allow green thumb seniors to practice their hobby while they age in place.

Aging in Place: Bathrooms »

Bathrooms are a major consideration for aging-in-place upgrades, if for the simple reason that there are hazards that go hand-in-hand with the slippery surfaces found in most of them.

Aging in Place: Kitchens »

When people begin to consider living throughout their senior years at home, the kitchen becomes a major consideration and a place where a little thought and attention can really help make it safe, accessible, and useful.

Aging in Place: Entryways and Hallways »

The proper design of entryways and hallways is crucial to homes that are set up for aging in place.

Choosing an Aging-in-Place Community »

The first place to start when you are considering aging in place is the community in which you live. Ask yourself this question: Would you want to live there if you were 80 years old?

What is Aging in Place and the Certified Aging in Place Specialist »

Certified contractors can lead people through “aging in place” remodeling considerations and prepare their homes so they can live in them throughout their lives, enjoying family, community, and a familiar environment.