Rochester, NH, Opens New Affordable Apartments for Seniors
This month, people will begin moving into a new 65-unit building of affordable apartments that includes accessibility features and support staff
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
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…
Doors
Jim Chapman Homes launches new 55+ project with unique door hardware
Brink’s Push Pull Rotate door locks, the first knobs and levers that open three ways are designed to improve the way homeowners open doors. Push…
Remodeling
NARI to Introduce Certification Update for Universal Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry says it will introduce a comprehensive update to its Universal Design Certified Professional (…
Demographics
Age-in-Place Technology Slows Demand for Senior Housing
Age-in-Place technology may be reducing demand for senior housing. This may explain why developers have seen big bets on elder-specific housing…
Accessibility
Age Proofing a House Isn’t Cheap
Almost one-quarter of Americans will be 65 or older by 2050, and surveys conducted over the past decade show that older adults overwhelmingly want…
Award-Winning Projects
Vita, Plan 3, Silver, Single-Family Production, Under 2,000 sf
Living far larger than its actual 1,682-square-foot footprint, this single-family plan in an upscale 55-plus community by Pardee Homes wins Silver in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards
Demographics
More Housing Options for Mature Boomers
Baby Boomers approaching their 70s will need a wider range of housing options, including those with on-site health care
Accessibility
The Luxury of Accessible Design
Despite the passage of legislation to make homes more accessible to residents with disabilities decades ago, building investigation testers find "…
Lighting
Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart
Good lighting makes good business sense for home builders: it’s key to helping homebuyers perceive your product as better than the rest
Demographics
Baby Boomers Are Staying Put
Economists are finding that the Baby Boomer generation is not downsizing in the predicted numbers. This may be exacerbating the already tight…
