A boomer for business: Growing senior population offers builders, remodelers new opportunity
“We like to think that we’ve designed into the home what they would need to stay independent, and that’s why we really call it active adult housing”
Providers Rise to New Standards for LGBT Senior Living
No, this isn’t a new condominium for the city’s young, urban professionals, but rather an affordable housing unit that has become a haven for the city’s low-income older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents.
What is life really like for disabled people? The Disability Diaries reveal all
We asked seven people to keep diaries for a month to document the reality of being disabled in Britain today. Frances Ryan reflects on the issues that arose – public transport, employment, housing, attitudes – and meets four of the diarists.
Aging baby boomers still want it all, including luxe urban apartment living
Opening in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood in January, Waterstone, which is being billed as an urban independent living community, represents a watershed in American demographics, senior life, and real estate development
Could wheelchair-friendly tiny houses be a “big” option for people with disabilities?
If you’ve spent much time on social media, chances are you’ve seen a tiny house pop up in your feed. But disability and tiny don’t seem like they go together at all… Or do they?
Growing interest in connected health tech to enable aging-in-place, Parks Associates says
Our greying generation is embracing aging and retirement with high expectations, and home is their preferred place to enjoy this aging journey.
At home: Benton Park home designed for wheelchair users is both beautiful and functional
Universal, or accessible, design is a growing trend in the home building and remodeling industries as the baby-boomer population continues to age and people with disabilities wish to live as independently as possible in their homes, while not sacrificing style for functionality.
Universal design makes homes accessible and pleasing
In our 40s, we’ve accepted the aches and pains that remind us we’re no longer 25. That said, the last thing we want to think about is how our health might look in our 60s and 70s, much less what living accommodations we might need to handle our changing physical abilities.
Planning to Age in Place? Find a Contractor Now
“All the carpets are coming up, so they won’t be a trip hazard,” said Ernie MacNeill, walking through the split-level house in Fair Lawn, N.J., that he is remodeling for a client who struggles to walk.
You’re Not Too Young To Incorporate Universal Design Features Into Your Renovation
The idea of growing old have you freaked out? You’re in good company. But when it comes to renovating and updating our homes, maybe we all need to get over ourselves a little. That’s what some proponents of universal design say, anyway.