All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Aging In Place’
In 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 …
Read MoreEnjoying Universal Design For The Shower
Accessible homes designed for aging in place must have at least one bathroom with a wheel chair accessible shower. The minimum dimensions are 3’6” by 5’-0”. These measurements are compatible to standard bathtub dimensions. More and more residential builders are taking advantage of the desirability …
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Wheelchair Ramps Part 4 – Costs
This post is part 4 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 and part 2 and 3 , to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp, design, and aesthetics and materials. - Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – …
Read MoreWheelchair Ramps Part 3 – Aesthetics And Materials
This post is part 3 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 and part 2 , to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp and its design – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview, Wheelchair Ramps Part …
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Wheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design
This post is part 2 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview and Part 3 – Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 - Aesthetics and …
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 …
Read MoreMother-in-Law Suite vs. Cost of Nursing Home Care
Caring for an older relative can be difficult, and many of us wonder whether we are capable of providing the care our relatives need as they get older and less capable of taking care of themselves. The good news is that in many cases parents …
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Mother In Law Suite Basement Conversion
Basement Conversion for Mother In Law Suite – Pictures Sometimes Converting a basement into a mother in law suite is a great way to make a place for Mom thats close and cost effective! Many products and in-law suite designs are available to make this …
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