The building craze is over, but is a new craze underfoot: subditions? The housing boom lasted so long, it foiled us into a malaise of thinking that it was normal. “Oh yes, we’ll be breaking ground on another addition next week,” was spoken at many a dinner conversation. That or,...
Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
“This guide seeks not only to provide the reader with the most relevant and essential resources needed to navigate the myriad of red tape and sometimes rigid processes regularly associated with real estate purchases; it also aims to educate you. To summarize, by the end of this guide you should...
SeniorResource.com
“Seniorresource.com (SR) provides a comprehensive source of housing information and services for seniors and their caregivers. The mission of SR is to provide education services to the senior population. SR will serve as a resource and advocate in areas of importance to the well-being of the senior community, with primary...
AARP: Internet Resources on Aging
“Browse or search AARP’s database on Internet resources below, and link to more than 900 of the best sites for people age 50+. This resource was last updated January 2010. Main Topics: Aging of Special Populations Aging Organizations and General Interest Caregiving, Supportive Services, and Assistive Devices Death and Dying...
FabCab
Topics: Accessibility, Resources
“Our expertise draws from years of following changing age demographics and our passion for designing homes that enable people to thrive regardless of their age or ability. We weave Universal Design principles into everything we do and we are dedicated to designing friendly, inspiring spaces for people to live their...
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SeniorResource.com
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“Seniorresource.com (SR) provides a comprehensive source of housing information and services for seniors and their caregivers. The mission of SR is to provide education services to the senior population. SR will serve as a resource and advocate in areas of importance to the well-being of the senior community, with primary...
Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge
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Sponsored by MetLife and written by Louis Tenenbaum, this 34 page report updates the information, advances and understanding of aging in place....
20 Ways to Pick the City That’s Best for You
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May 2003: “You’re casting about for the perfect new homestead. Perhaps because you’re officially retiring the briefcase and three-piece at the end of the fiscal year—or maybe life’s gotten just a bit too routine, and you want to shake things up with a fresh start in an up-and-coming city. No...
The 10 Must-Have Features in Today’s New Homes
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Although nothing in this list refers to universal design, you will see from a quick glance that there is a nice overlap between what is considered desireable and what is universal design. Large kitchens, main-floor master suite, usable outdoor space, low-maintenance materials, showers with seating areas, garages large enough for...