Lately I’ve been working with many seniors who need modifications to their homes. The common thread is expense vs. return on investment – some Seniors see living in their own home as the only option for a happy life. Even if they are wheelchair bound, or suffering from other maladies … [Read more...]
So, you think you’re a hoarder?
November 11, 2011 By
by Virginia Maddan, guest blogger A common conversation my new clients initiate when I arrive at our first appointment unfolds as follows: New client: “I just want to warn you that my place is a total mess.” Me: “That’s ok! That’s what I’m here for. I’m sure it’s not that bad, but … [Read more...]
Aging In Place: Fall Prevention Slip for Aunt G.
September 24, 2011 By
September 23rd was Fall Prevention Awareness Day (yes, it has a day!). Thought I’d post a reminder about how to avoid falls in the home. Especially if you are an older adult, falls can trigger many different issues, and fall related injuries and deaths are a significant health hazard for … [Read more...]
Plumbing Talk: Learn The Lingo
September 22, 2011 By
One of the things that I always feel insecure about are car repair estimates. I know NOTHING about cars. I can quote cabinets, plumbing, tile and lighting specs and prices off the top of my head, but I don’t know the difference between a spark plug and a piston. Let’s face it. Unless … [Read more...]
Bath Remodeling: Adding the Wellness Principle
August 23, 2011 By
Last night I attended our Nor Cal NKBA (National Kitchen + Bath Association) monthly meeting, up at the beautiful showroom DJ Mehler, hosted by the always-elegant Doris Mehler. The talk by Henry Brunelle, President, Bain Ultra, was brief and showed off some extremely high end solutions for … [Read more...]
More on Aging In Place Remodeling
August 5, 2011 By
We’re not getting younger. How silly would it be if I had a surgery and found myself a prisoner, not being able to use my own bathroom? That is EXACTLY what happened to me a year after we moved into the house we built ourselves. We had wide doors and hallways, a barrier free shower with a … [Read more...]
Aging In Place Remodeling – Boomer Summit
June 19, 2011 By
Just returned from the Boomer Summit, sponsored by Mary Furlong + Associates, a local firm that provides Marketing and PR for companies working to reach and capitalize on the quickly aging population. Popular Aging In Place experts, like Lori Bitter, Susan Ayers Walker and even Jody Holtzman, SVP … [Read more...]
Aging Gracefully By Design
May 26, 2011 By
HB Building and design has been re-purposing baths and other areas of the home for retrofitting since I first received AIP certification from ASID in 2005. When I first mention my role as an Interior Designer for “Aging In Place,” if people never heard the expression before, you can observe … [Read more...]
Aging In Place: Transgenerational Lifespan Living + Design
February 24, 2011 By
This has been on my mind a great deal lately. When I talk to people and say something about “Aging In Place,” if they never heard the expression before, you can almost see them going through a physical change as they begin to understand the idea. At the same time, it can also bring out … [Read more...]
Aging In Place Step 5: Get The Height Right
February 4, 2011 By
In many cases, we are living in homes that were built by contractors for resale. Not many of us have had the luxury to design in all the features we’d like in our homes, features that will suit us as we live our lifespan. Some modifications can help, but also there are purchase decisions for … [Read more...]
