Category: Aging In Place
How to Design an ADU for an Aging Parent
Watching a parent grow old is a blessing. There are few things more valuable than the joy of getting to love and glean wisdom from aging loved ones into their twilight years. But as we all know, getting older comes with its own set of unique challenges. Many families in the past several decades have…
Video: What Does it Look Like to Age in Place?
Are you or a loved one having a hard time getting around the house but don’t want to move to a retirement or assisted living facility? Perhaps you’re considering making your home more accessible so you and your relatives can age in place, but you’re not sure where to prioritize or where to begin.
How to Remodel Your Home for Aging in Place
In the USA, approximately 4 million adults aged 65 or older struggle with home features that don’t support their changing needs as they age. For people who want to remain in a home they love during their golden years, preparing the home with a remodel for aging in place is often the best way to…
Northeast Portland Aging in Place Bedroom
A Bedroom Space Built for the Twilight Years The owners of this 1920 home were getting on in years and decided it was time for a change. Their primary bedroom was on the upper level of the home, and they were finding that they would prefer to have a bedroom on the ground floor to…
How to remodel a bathroom for aging in place
Growing old may be a blessing in some ways, but it still comes with its challenges. As age increases, mobility, dexterity, and strength within the human body typically decrease. The physical limitations that come with aging can be frustrating, especially when it becomes difficult to perform regular hygienic activities, such as bathing or using the…
Aging in Place Bathroom Design Ideas
Roughly 50 million Americans are seniors aged 65 and older. That’s about 15% of the U.S. population. Increasingly, seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, so they can continue to live in their own communities. That may mean some home modifications, especially when it comes to the bathroom. Here are some aging…