In the last few years, studies found that about 90% of mature adults want to "age in place." They don’t want to leave their homes, they don’t see retirement communities or assisted living as desirable for themselves, and they are not eager to move in with their children. [...]
Navigation at Home is Salemtowne Retirement Community’s personalized, membership-based program that offers the necessary long-term care support for people to age in place in their own home. Navigation began operating five years ago under the name Navigation by Salemtowne. [...]
A friend who was considering moving to a life planning community decided, instead, to remodel his home to be more age-friendly. While ensuring one’s comfort and safety comes part and parcel with entering a retirement community, it requires intentional planning for those committed to aging-in-place. If this situation describes you [...]
Former President Jimmy Carter, now 94, recently fell and broke his hip, drawing attention to one of our nation’s current epidemics—falls among older adults. Believe it or not, each year one in three Americans age 65 and over falls. It is also the leading cause of death by injury [...]
As the over-50 market continues to grow in the Raleigh – Durham area, so has the number of people wanting to “age in place” increased, and more boomers are turning to remodeling/renovations, enabling them to remain in place and ensuring that their homes are safe and organized correctly for the long term. When contemplating an “aging in place” bathroom remodel, [...]
It’s a fact: Most people 50 and older want to stay in their homes and comununities for as long as possible, according to various research studies. But how to start? AARP has created a “Home Fit Guide” to help Boomers turn their home into a lifelong home. The HomeFit website (aarp.org/homefit) offers tips and resources which you can read, print [...]
North Carolina Baptist Ministry is taking orders for wheelchair ramps for residents throughout the state as part of Rampin’Up 2014. Wheelchair ramp builders statewide are participating in the annual event on Saturday, April 26. Please call the NCBAM Call Center (877-506-2226) if you have a need or referral for a wheelchair ramp. The Call Center Specialist will walk you through [...]
In the past decade, a rapid increase of “Aging-in-Place” or “Retirement Remodeling” construction projects have begun in American homes. Today’s population is living longer than ever before. As the baby boomers grow older and start to see changes within themselves, they begin to consider remodeling. More simply put, “Population explosion” equals “home remodeling explosion!” “Aging-in-place” builders have noted a 75 [...]
Most of us wish to maintain our independence throughout retirement and remain in our home forever. Planning is key to achieving this goal, and it’s never too early to start. Well planned, professional remodeling projects impact your ability to remain at home longer while protecting personal wealth. Major remodels tend to follow significant life events: (1) When a family outgrows their [...]
Generally the terms “Aging in Place” or “Retirement Remodeling” refer to living in the home where you have lived for many years, using products and services that will allow you to remain in your home for many years to come. This is the ideal scenario for anyone approaching retirement. According to AARP, 80-90 percent of those surveyed wish to remain in [...]
