Home modifications for seniors can include anything from installing a shower bench or bars to an entire ground-floor primary suite, so you don’t have to walk up and down stairs. Joanne ...

My wife and I would like to make some affordable changes to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine what all we ...

Some 12.1% of adults in the United States have a mobility disability, which means home modifications need to be made in order to stay in their homes. Aging in place has become a popular choice for ...

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is announced office hours at the North Adams Public Library on Dec. 11 and 12, ...

As baby boomers age, the majority want to continue living independently in their homes, otherwise known as aging in place. About 78% of homeowners over the age of 60 prefer this option over moving ...

The data is clear: Older adults, when contemplating future living arrangements, would prefer to remain in their homes as long as feasibly possible. But for those who own homes with features or layouts ...

The Lorain County Office on Aging is continuing its home modification program that can help older adults in the area install ramps, grab bars, hand rails and more in their homes for free. The program ...

With aging-in-place preferences generally dominant among older Americans, some cities and states are putting these preferences into action by providing additional support for people who want to remain ...

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— Home modifications – renovations and remodels geared towards seniors — can help people age in place, living independently for longer and in safety. — Aging-in-place modifications can range from ...

As they get older, many – even most – Americans prefer to remain in their own homes as long as they can, or “age in place.” But to do that, many will need to make their residences safer and easier to ...