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Senior Living

Building A New House? Never Want To Move Again? A List Of Universal Design Features Your Home Needs! [Must-Haves For Aging In Place]

A list of Universal Design features to consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider Aging in Place in the home of your dreams

HGTV Architect John Gidding’s Tips For Planning & Completing House Projects

John Gidding, from HGTV's Curb Appeal and Designed To Sell, spoke at the Atlanta Home Show. See John's tips for taking a project from conception to reality.

Accessible Design Is A Key Factor In The Home Building Industry

Accessible design in the home building industry is here to stay. Easy access, easy use and easy passage are the main focus of homes certified under the EasyLiving Homes voluntary program. They're not designed just for retirement communities either.

Is Universal Home Design the Wave of the Future? You’d Better Believe It Is!

What are the basic principles behind Universal Home Design? Here are easily explained answers for the 3 trouble spots found within every home: the entrance, the kitchen and the bathroom. If you're building, remodeling or buying a home, you'll want to make life more comfortable for yourself or the homeowners. See if your home measures up.

A New Residential Elevator Is Finally Installed And Buying Guide Info

Pictures and information about a ThyssenKrupp Access installed residential elevator in this Charles Meng-built home at Lost Mountain.

Residential Elevators In Demand

Residential elevators are gaining popularity as an amenity for seniors, the disabled and in multi-story luxury homes. It's easy to see why that is true.

Basic No Frills Senior Community

There's a new senior communtiy in Hiram, GA. Greenbrooke Senior Community has location in its' favor. It is very basic, no-frills housing with access to lots of shopping, dining and (limited) entertainment. Could this be for you?

Remodeling Your Home For Aging-In-Place

If you want to live comfortably in your own home as you near a traditional retirement age, you might want to remodel your own home to better suit your needs for the coming years. It is advantageous to consider hiring a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS). The CAPS is specially trained to build to suit seniors needs more appropriately than your average remodeler. I've got a few great links to point you in the right direction.