Innovative walk-in shower designs empower folks with limited mobility to retain the freedom to bathe safely in a shower. Barrier-free walk-in shower designs feature a low threshold that make entering
Retrofitting Your Home for Comfortably Aging in Place
Creating a safe and comfortable home environment is essential for any senior who wants to remain in their home as long as possible. Certain home improvements can make a huge impact on the overall safe
Four Questions About Aging In Place
Q) What is “Aging in Place?”
Aging in place is the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. –CDC
Q) What Ele
Kitchen Accessibility
This video highlights some kitchen accessibility ideas for those who are paralyzed or confined to a wheelchair. Accessible oven stove top, oxo canisters, Keurig coffee maker station are just a few of
Preventing Falls
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Adapting Your Home When an Elderly Parent is Moving In
No matter what our condition may be or what our age is, we all reach a certain time when we need someone to take care of us, caring and helping us in the winter days of our lives. This largely depends
Make Your Home Elder-Friendly
After spending all your life dealing with all the hustle and bustle, a point comes when you just want to wind down and stay with family. However, there are many homes which don’t settle well for older
Why Home Modifications Can Keep You Safe?
Home modification is an increasingly important resource for the elderly and people with disabilities, because it helps them to age in a more comfortable and familiar environment. Home modifications ad
Six Tips Every Homeowner Must Know Before Hiring a Contractor
“I need a new roof installed in my home and am concerned about the horror stories of homeowners being ripped off by shoddy contractors, what is the best way to protect myself?” Jan S. Ann Arbor.  
Resources For Steps To Take To Live Where You Decide – Your Home
Hi Keith, I’ve read your past annarbor.com articles regarding aging in place and I agree, I’m not ready to move into an assisted living facility. I can live in my home independently but need a few hom