"Aging in Place" design, simply put, is the process of making a home as comfortable and convenient for as many different people who are at different stages of life as possible.
Using common sense solutions in your new home design or remodeling will make your home a much more pleasant and safer place to live now and in the future.
Traditionally the majority of homes built in the United States are tailored for the imaginary "average" person. A healthy, fit, young person of average height. Aging in Place or Universal Design uses simple, proven ideas to make any home more comfortable for a wider range of people:
- Families with younger children
- People wanting to stay in their homes as they age
- People looking to simplify housekeeping and maintenance
- People taller or shorter than average
- People using wheelchairs, walkers and other aids
Aging in Place Design adds :
- Flexibility- It's easier to adapt as your lifestyle changes, or as others move in or out of the home.
- Simplicity- Aging in Place Design makes everyday life simpler in many ways: housekeeping, storage, entertaining, home maintenance.
- Style and Individuality- Aging in Place Design can be both beautiful and comfortable.
- Safety- Eliminates common causes of home accidents
No matter what our lifestyle needs are at this point in our lives, good design to meet the variety of demands in everyday living just makes the most sense.
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