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Hand-Friendly Hardware: Get a Grip!

February 14, 2019 by Julie Filed Under: A Standard of Living Leave a Comment

Hand-Friendly Hardware for Aging “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!” Can you believe that Ferris Bueller, or rather Matthew Broderick the actor who played him the is now eligible for AARP? Even some of our best F-R-I-E-N-D-S are on the AARP rosters […]

The Dreaded Grab Bar

January 30, 2019 by Julie Filed Under: A Standard of Living 2 Comments

The taboo-iest of all taboo topics on aging in place… The Grab Bar! Why Are Grab Bars So Scary? Grab bars scare people because they conjure images of disability and loss of independence. When we start to think about a grab bar we have transitioned from bars that mean fun to bars that mean feeble. […]

Design for Aging: Bathroom Remodel Meets Aging in Place, Part 2

August 5, 2018 by Julie Filed Under: A Standard of Living 2 Comments

In Part 1, we discussed aging in place and why it’s important to plan ahead for a bathroom remodel.  I covered the first 2 things to consider – grab bars and flooring selections. In this installment of design for aging, I’m review shower seats, clear floor space, and planning storage. Shower seats Shower seat 101. […]

Design for Aging – Bathroom Remodel meets Aging in Place, Part 1

July 29, 2018 by Julie Filed Under: A Standard of Living Leave a Comment

Design for aging requires preparing your home for the multiple stages of life, without having to make a move. Often this discussion can be uncomfortable because aging makes people uneasy, but it doesn’t have to! In this two-part post, we’ll review 5 things to consider when devising a design for aging. Fun Design for Aging […]

Aging in Place, Gracefully

March 22, 2017 by Julie Filed Under: A Standard of Living Leave a Comment

Aging in Place. What is it? Tuck-in, this is going to be a long and uncomfortable post, but I promise it will be worth your time! Did you know?Tile flooring can last a lifetime.Most of todays cabinets can last up to 50 years.The average cost of a full bathroom remodel is $16,000.The average lifespan is 79 […]

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