People want to age in their own homes. We believe that familiarity with the layout of the house over many years is adequate for aging bodies, but most are unaware that homes in the northeast were generally not designed with aging in mind. Consider how vision changes impact our ability to navigate in our own […]
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6 Quick Ways to Reduce Bathroom Risk
Tips for Seniors Aging in Place In our perfect world, every bathroom would be designed to allow accessibility for all. Doorways would be wide enough for wheelchairs, showers would have seats, and floors would be designed to minimize slipping. But in our not-so-perfect world, where every bathroom is not like that, and redesigning your bathroom […]
How Simple Assistive Devices Help in Aging
Prescription medications may affect balance, and arthritic hips and knees might lead to a fall. Using assistive products is a preventative measure against falls. That enables greater independence for elders and peace of mind for adult children. Many elders who view assistive devices as signs of their disabilities will refuse hem until an accident occurs. […]
Harvard Study: Remodeling to Age In Place
Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University estimates that in spite of the housing downturn during the recession, spending on home improvements increased by about 9 percent during 2012. This includes a trend by older home owners to modify their homes to prepare for future needs. Projects to improve energy efficiency and the use […]
Working With Future Interior Designers
Last week, I got to participate in one of my favorite assignments of the year. I worked along with master’s level interior design students at the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University in Boston. The name of the course? “Human Factors & Universal Design.” What Interior Designers Need To Learn About […]
A Client Transition That Requires My Full Experience
It was never my intention to sell houses as part of Positive Living Solutions. Even so, plans tend to change directions according to the needs of a client. For years before starting Positive Living Solutions, I had acted as a real estate agent throughout Massachusetts, but when I was offered the contract to sell an […]
