Concerns When Aging Although mobility seems to draw the most attention in media articles, there are several issues that concern people as they age. Independence is one that is usually tied to personal mobility and transportation, but it also has to do with health care. Can a person remain living on their own? Another concern is regarding money and finances. Will there be enough retirement savings to cover the cost of living while maintaining an established lifestyle? These co

The Baby Boomers are retiring. Therefore, the residential industry, as well as other industries, is shifting focus to that of the aging population and how to house them to maintain an obtained lifestyle. Articles are appearing almost daily about healthcare and the diminishing length of stays in hospitals, how sunny interiors help with recovery and patient moods, and the rising costs which threaten retirement nest eggs. Other articles are focused on Universal Design which is p

Why Can’t Homes Last a Lifetime? Home builders, realtors and developers have pushed an agenda that homes are stepping stones in life’s path. From starters, to family homes, to empty nests, to retirement homes. Why not create a space that strive to accommodate all life phases? Even in a down market people still get married, have babies, home school, work from home, send kids to college, and have multiple generations living under the same roof. When housing values were accelera