[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spending on home improvement peaked at a record-high last year and that trend does not seem to be fading any time soon. The reason for this surge in spending? The American senior population. Most often, new homeowners remodel a home shortly after moving into a new home. Usually, new home owners remodel to change aspects of the home to meet their aesthetic desires. The older generation is remodeling their homes for a much different reason. Seniors are now remodeling to help make their living space more suitable for their changing needs as they age. Now, more than ever, there is an increasing desire for seniors to stay at home and remain independent. “Aging in Place” remodeling has become a key resource in the movement to keep older homeowners comfortable and safe in their own Forever Homes.
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What is Aging in Place?
Aging in Place is a movement in design that adjusts homes to meet the needs of senior citizens living in their own homes or family homes. Senior citizens may often have declining mobility, increasing health issues or both. Changes to homes with senior residents are made to ensure that the homes are safe and suitable to the need of seniors as they age. Changes to the home allows a longer stay for senior citizens in their neighborhood and Forever Home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”35″][vc_column_text]
Remodeling for Aging in Place
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”811″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://gordonreese.com/portfolio-posts/open-concept-culinary-kitchen-danville/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Remodeling for Aging in Place adjusts an existing home to make it more appropriate, safe and accessible for seniors. Custom remodeling helps ensure that facilities and features are tailored to the individual for their needs. The remodel process can address their present needs now, and their projected needs in the future. Design focuses on ease of movement around the home and comfort of the people living in the home. The biggest remodeling trend is including Universal Design principals in their remodel. Universal Design is the concept of designing all products and layout to be aesthetic and usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life. Adjustments can include accessibility changes like removing walls and widening walkways, safety changes like removing stairs and building ramps or elevators, installing mobility aids and safety rails, and convenience changes like adjusting heating, cooling and insulation systems.
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Advantages of Aging in Place
The advantages of Aging in Place are many, spanning from the physical to the emotional to the social. Aging in Place keeps seniors in an environment where they are familiar and comfortable. Physical, emotional and social health are key factors in keeping and building an independent lifestyle. Staying in a familiar place helps to retain the positive memories and associations that come along with a Forever Home. Aging in Place also allows older individuals to keep interacting with their communities and familiar social networks. Socializing in a familiar environment is helpful to mental and physical health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”35″][vc_column_text]
Aging in Place for You or Your Family
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2633″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”30″][vc_column_text]As they age, the individual needs for seniors are unique. Every Aging in Place remodel should be unique to the needs of the specific senior citizen. A local design build remodel contractor and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) can work one on one with you to find the right solution to help you or a family member stay independent, healthy and happy in an existing home. A design build contractor integrates both a unique design and the safe, reliable construction you need to perfectly transform your Forever Home or a Forever Home for your loved one for Aging in Place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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