Are you aware that most homes were built for a 20 year old, 6 foot tall male?  Think about it for a minute, does your kitchen or bathroom have cabinets that are way too high to be useful?  What about having to stoop to get into cabinets that are way too deep and too low, or electric outlets sitting just above floor level?  In your bathroom do you have a tub/shower combo that you “stub” your toe on trying to get in?  You are likely to think of a whole list of examples like this in your home.

Aging in Place is for everyone! National Aging in Place week is October 12-18^th 2009.  Aging in Place means living in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level; 90% of all adults 45+ say they want to age in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.  Because of this, re-designing homes for comfort and accessibility is something to learn about and consider doing, the earlier the better.

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