Accessible Living at Home
Rethinking Retirement Living
America is in the midst of a culture shift when it comes to aging and in particular, senior retirement living. The 2015 annual Houzz & Home survey of residential remodeling, building and decorating activity supports this growing movement, reporting that this year, aging in place made it to the list of top concerns.More than half…
Read MoreHome Modification: Is it Right For You?
By Tammy Kaplan, CID, CAPS and Dina Leyden, PT, CAPS You are concerned about an aging relative, let’s say, your mom. Perhaps you have even suggested that she consider options such as assisted living, hiring an aide or moving in with your family. The conversation goes like this: “I’m not moving into a home! I…
Read MoreTips for Seniors About Kitchen Safety
Safety within the home is an important, if not THE most important, consideration for all seniors. Unfortunately, accidents, like falling over, and other common household problems happen to anyone, regardless of age at any given time. Seniors in particular have more accidents occur in the home during normal, everyday, routine activities. Many of these troubles…
Read MoreWelcome To Our New Blog! A Place To Find Out More About Living In Place
AIP Designs new site has arrived—welcome to our blog and new website. We’re all about “aging in place,” which means we’d rather see people stay in the homes they love than have to go somewhere else where they’d feel out-of-place. Our motto is Live Safely and in Style, and we try to bring that ambition…
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