Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing
Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions
Nonprofit Helping Low-Income Seniors Age in Place Is Honored With National Award
The Aging Gracefully nonprofit was recently honored with a national award and a $100,000 donation for enabling low-income elderly homeowners to safely age in place
Asheville Habitat for Humanity Wins Award for Aging-in-Place Design
The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the 2023 Best in Accessibility Award in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest
Design Considerations for Older Generations Aging in Place
It's never too early to begin thinking about aging in place, and these design tips from Housing Design Matters offer a starting point for older homeowners
Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
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Accessibility
Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
Remodeling
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Smart Home
Independent Living and Aging in Place: Is Smart Home Technology the Key?
Technology is an ever-evolving solution to many of the problems we're facing, and senior interest in smart devices is a trend that has recently picked up momentum
Accessibility
ADA Compliance Ruling Could Mean Changes for Builder Sites
A recent California federal district court ruling found the accessibility option on a Domino’s pizza website to be ill-fit for those with visually…
Accessibility
Buyers Increasingly Interested in Accessibility Features
Constructing homes with universal design principles can give builders a leg up on the competition. Universal design expands a home’s livability to…
Design
Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts Americans aged 65 and above will outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2034. The growing population of older…
Accessibility
Tips for Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design
A telltale sign of an effective age in place bathroom remodel is that it works seamlessly for aging loved ones while being suitable as an everyday…
Smart Home
Smart Home Technology for Aging in Place
Both aging in place and smart home technology are becoming increasingly important to homeowners.
We chatted with an aging in place and…
Demographics
AARP: Majority of Older Adults Do Not Reside in 'Livable' Communities
A new AARP and Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report found most older adults do not reside in livable communities, and there are large…
Lighting
Lighting and the 55+ Buyer
Want to help a 55+ home buyer find their black pants amid a closet full of navy blue outfits?
“This is where thoughtful lighting comes…
