Each day over 10,000 people turn 65, according to the Pew Research Center. (I’ve told you that over and over again.)Many of them will be looking for ways to stay in their homes as they age and possibly become less able.This could be a problem.Housing has not traditionally been built with an eye toward lifetime use. A lot of homes that were built in the […]
Aging in place design commonly accounts for a lot of the physical ailments of getting older, but they don’t often account for mental ailments, like dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, a regional organization of Alzheimer’s Disease International, developed a new app to help designers and caregivers create a home environment that helps seniors manage the effects of dementia. The Dementia-Friendly Home uses a 3D model home […]
A high-tech kitchen with a magnetic induction cooktop that won’t burn a person who might accidentally touch it. A refrigerator with extra lighting on shelves and drawers so food can be seen better. Steps throughout the house that have lights between the tread and risers. Rugs that are recessed to prevent slips and falls. These are the housing accommodations that can help older people, who […]