Category Archive for: ‘Mother In-Law Suite Design’
What Is A Roll In Shower?
Roll-In Showers: Restore Bathing to a Pleasant Experience When showering becomes a challenge due to illness, limited strength or mobility, a roll-in shower can be the perfect solution. Roll-in showers are designed as an open stall with no curb so that wheelchairs can be rolled …
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Aging In Place Certification
Aging in place is the ability for someone to continue to live in their home as they age no matter what their income or ability level is. Most adults would rather age in place than move to another home which could possibly be an institution …
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What Is Ageing In Place?
In recent years, the phrase “aging in place” has received a lot of attention by aging seniors and their families. The most accurate definition of “aging in place” is adapting or readapting an apartment or home to the advancing needs of aging senior citizens. Aging …
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Homes with Mother-In-Law Suites
When purchasing a new home, many families consider houses that feature mother-in-law suites. Mother-in-law suites, also known as secondary suites, are a growing trend in home construction, and have become a major selling point for homeowners in the United States. What Are Mother In law …
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Technology for Seniors
Steve Jobs gains the attention of the national press when he introduces a new Apple product. Many of us hear the word “technology” and visualize the newest flat screen television. Few of us hear that word and immediately think about emerging technology for seniors, however. …
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How to Build a Mother-in-Law Suite
Mother in-law suites are usually generated from three major types of remodeling, the basement remodel, the garage conversion and the suite addition. These are the most widely used plans. No matter which one of these projects you choose, you need to ask these question and …
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Practical Assisted Living Structure (PALS)
A new product that is being introduced for the first time in the nation presents an affordable alternative to the traditional nursing home. While it’s not a panacea, it can very well be of significant benefit to thousands of families faced with the prospect of …
Read MoreRenovate Garage Space Into Living Space
In this economy, spacious living quarters that are also affordable can be hard to come by. Many individuals have decided to use their garage space as an additional room by transforming it into a living space. This article will discuss some important aspects to keep …
Read MoreBasement Remodeling Ideas
Your basement is a part of the house you have neglected for too long. It does not need to be a dark, uninviting room useful only for laundry and storing boxes of things you haven’t looked at in decades. Your basement can become a perfectly …
Read MoreProfessional Advice for Elderly Home Care Remodeling & New Construction
Project Type If you are planning to build an addition, you may want to consider finishing out your existing garage and building a new garage. The cost of building a new garage is far less (in some cases 1/2 as much) than adding additional new living space. For a …
Read MoreMother In Law Suite Garage Conversion: First Steps
Are you considering converting your garage into a convenient elder care floor plan? You can use this simple formula to see if the square footage of your garage is large enough for a mother in-law suite. To find the square footage of your garage space …
Read MoreIn Law Suites: Advantages Over Nursing Home Care
If you are considering nursing home care for an aging parent or other family member, you may want to look at an alternative that is as close as your own home. Building a specially designed in-law suite in your home can be a great alternative …
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Universal Home Design For Mother In-Law Suites
If you are remodeling space for in-law suite or building a new home with the goal of aging in place there is one phrase that can make the difference of a successful project or poor result. The phrase is “Universal Design”. Universal Design: What is …
Read MoreAdult Day Care and Mother In Law Suites; A Balanced Approach
I have been getting really good comments from our readers about something very important that goes hand and hand with an In-Law Suite for aging in place. It will allow your loved one to create good interaction with their pear group and create personal freedom …
Read MoreHow We Built Our Garage In-Law Suite
My wife and I knew we had to do something rather quickly for the well being off my mother in-law. She needed 24/7 care. She wanted her own space but was unable to take care of herself. Barb (my wife) and I talked it out. …
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Mother In Law Suite Floor Plans
We have put together some Mother In Law Suite Floor Plans to help you start thinking about the best way to lay out your mother in-law suite. These are just examples, but they help to illustrate how simple and efficient design can help you keep …
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