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By Michael Leite, P.E. Universal design has been defined as building environments that are accessible by anyone regardless of their physical limitations or disabilities. Much of the universal design concept has been codified in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In practice most situations involve the retrofitting of an existing space with all of its limitations rather than the construction of a new space in which the designer has an empty palette. In the retrofit situation, the design must [...]
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In 2011, the first baby boomers reached the traditional retirement age of 65, and by 2025, baby boomers will comprise about 25 percent of the total U.S. population. As this demographic group ages, one[...]
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A 3' by 3' space can make or break a home's suitability for aging in place. That's the lesson that project manager Alex Daisley came away with after performing what is surely the Portland[...]
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Leslie Marks of the LifeEchos caught this interesting email promotion and we thought it would be fun to share with everyone in the spirit of Halloween!
At ProAging we applaud Great Grabz with[...]
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On February 3rd over 100 senior-serving professionals gathered for networking and a great lunch at the newest acute rehabilitation center in the DC Metro area, HealthSouth of Northern[...]
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This photo is compliments of Strategies for Independent Living, it illustrates a common problem of designing an accessible entrance without a skilled professional assisting. Universal Design is[...]
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List Describes Technologies that Can Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults
In honor of National Grandparents Day and Assisted Living Week, George Mason University
professor Andrew Carle has[...]
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There is no question that for many Americans, home is where the heart is. Contrary to popular stereotypes, most older adults close to retirement age do not choose to pack up and move to warmer[...]
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Countless studies have shown that homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in a familiar place, but when daily life can become too much to manage, substantial home alternations may be[...]
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