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
Demographics
Senior Housing: The New Wave
The demand for community, holistic wellness, independence, and increased use of technology is driving housing for an aging population
Accessibility
Can Homes Age With Us?
Finding out whether our homes can remain livable means getting personal and asking what kind of places we’d like to grow old in
Accessibility
Aging in Place With 'Gerotechnology'
The popularity of aging in place requires the advent of 'gerotechnology', or technology designed for senior's needs and lifestyles. Gerotech can…
Accessibility
Universal Design Is Design for All
Three decades after the term ‘universal design’ was coined, we still struggle with defining it. Here’s insight from builders that are forging ahead with clear ideas in mind
Accessibility
On Aging Well, and How Builders Can Help
As Americans get older, we want to remain in our homes without feeling isolated. Home builders are increasingly taking steps to meet these needs
Accessibility
Simple Steps Toward Universal Design In Bathrooms
Universal design means being inclusive when you design and build rooms. If you design for yourself, it will only work for you. Dan Morrison,…
Small Units, Big Potential
At a time when prices are galloping past wage growth, alternative housing solutions are crucial
2017 Show Village: A Showcase for Innovation
Professional Builder’s Show Village homes offered ideas for Millennials and Boomers and kitchens and baths, plus easy-to-use smart home technology
The New American Home 2017: Kitchen and Bath Highlights
The standout kitchen and bath features in The New American Home 2017 offer innovation, luxury, and new takes on the tried and true
About 1.5 Million Older Households Need Retrofits To Accommodate Aging In Place
Nearly two-thirds of the 55 and older population wish to age in place, but many don’t have homes that are accessible for those with…
