It has come to my attention that most conversations about healthy aging are missing one key component Aging in Place Construction and Remodeling. Reducing stress for family caregivers taking care of elderly parents and dealing with challenges of today’s busy family schedule, Aging In Place is part of a holistic approach to healthy aging. Our choices for healthy aging go beyond our physical and spiritual self to our environment, Aging in Place Construction and Remodeling should be included in the conversation.

The addition of an Aging in Place remodeling plan will make your home more accessible to all members of your family and improve your quality of life. Aging in Place strategies include a transparent approach to making your home more accessible. Some strategies include, wider halls & doorways, decorative grab bars, easy access tubs and showers, appliances and cabinets with special features and much more.

The housing stock in the United States is built to accommodate the average twenty-five year old, six-foot tall male. If this profile does not match your individual vital statistics you can correctly conclude that the bulk of this housing was not built to best accommodate you. In fact, this model group is but a minute segment of the entire population.

There are many professionals available today with the expertise to advise you on this little addressed preventive strategy for healthy aging, Occupational Therapist, Contractors, Designers, Architects and Engineers. The National Association of Home Builders has developed a professional designation know as CAPS, Certified Aging in Place Specialist. To find the appropriate professionals visit the Viva Choices, Choices for Healthy Living Community.

Educate yourself to improve your understanding of what is available today to help you to Age in Place and prepare yourself to better care for elderly parents, improving the quality of life for you and your family. Remember to include Aging in Place in the conversation when you are talking about Preventive Strategies for Healthy Aging.

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