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
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Change The Dialogue About Aging In Place
HomeAdvisor’s 2016 Aging in Place Report finds that baby boomers are hesitant to invest in aging-related…
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Prairie Passive Designed for Aging in Place
Designed to rigorous Passive House standards of energy efficiency, this waterfront home in Olympia, Wash., also offers the home's owners the opportunity to age in place
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What's New at the Universal Design Living Laboratory
Rosemarie Rossetti provides an update on recent developments at UDLL in Columbus and the ongoing effort to raise awareness of universal design
Builders Respond to Resurgence of Multi-Generation Living
Lennar and KB Home are among builders building homes for multiple generations
Universal Principles: Five Key Trends in 55+ Housing
Five trends show how universal design is reaching beyond mobility to embrace walkability, wellness, and community connections
Lone Survivor House Is A Retreat For Veterans
On constructing a health and wellness facility for returning service men and women
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Demand Grows for Universal Design—Even at the High End [Video]
Accessible isn't a synonym for utilitarian and cold.
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Universal Home Design for Ageless Living
Universal design is the future of home building, says an architect and senior partner of KTGY Group
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Remaking the great room
Although the idea of a great room has been around for many years, the design and definition have both evolved.
