Chuck Miller Construction Inc
5867 W. Hidden Springs Dr.
Hidden Springs, Idaho 83714
208.229.2553 office
208.571.0755 cell
208.229.2554 fax
Reg #: RCE-91
Aging in Place means living in one’s home independently regardless of age or ability.
Imagine building a house when you're young that you can live in as you age: wide doorways can accommodate both a stroller and a wheelchair; towel racks in the kitchen double as grab bars as balance grows unsteady; and entryways are smooth to prevent tripping. Builders incorporate these concepts of universal design to create homes that are barrier-free without looking purposely modified.
Are you wondering how to incorporate
some aesthetically pleasing designs into your projects? If so, the Aging-In-Place Design Checklists might be suited to your needs.
In 2005, AARP began a 10-Year Social Impact Agenda. The goal was that people aged 50+ will have independence, choice, and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable for them and for soc
NAHB, in partnership with AARP and the NAHB Research Center, developed the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program - ?the leading national educational designation designed to teach professi
Learn what AARP has to say about finding certified designers, builders and other pros who can make your house safe and comfortable for as long as you want to live there.
The Doable, Renewable Home: Making Your Home Fit Your Needs by John Salmen provides solid, practical information on adapting home environment to individual needs and assist older persons
Home Modifications and Products for Safety and Ease of Use suggests numerous modifications and
products that can help with various problems. Most of the suggestions address mild-to moderate level
The guide explores how better product and environment design can improve quality of life for care home residents with dementia. The design ideas developed are a practical response to the challenge
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