Monday, June 6, 2016

Aging in place

Thoughts for aging in place -
apartments on first floor
no stair entry
keep an apartment free for caregiver
(keep two apartments free for guests/airbnb)

Articles/studies that identify features that homes need for aging in place safety:

http://jchs.harvard.edu/research/publications/housing-americas-older-adults%E2%80%94meeting-needs-aging-population

http://www.nahb.org/en/learn/designations/certified-aging-in-place-specialist/related-resources/aging-in-place-remodeling-checklist.aspx

http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/aarp-home-fit-guide-aging-in-place.html

Planners and urban designers (from Shannon):
http://www.placemakers.com/how-we-work/planning-and-design/

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