Monday, June 27, 2011

Staying Put

Baby-Boomers have made it plainly obvious they do not want to spend their waning days in a retirement facility.  The residential construction community recognizes this and has geared up for  the Aging-In-Place phenomenon.  For nearly a decade, renovation experts with the CAPS designation have been accommodating special needs while maintaining a residential sense about the home's active areas.  

Flush floor plans with universal design elements are making it easier for people of all ages to function safely in their homes.  Products as generic as grab bars are becoming stylized to coordinate with popular lighting and plumbing fixtures, so they have become functionally aesthetic.  Coupled with appropriate lighting, a myriad of finish materials provide color and texture contrast to commonly used surfaces.

CAPS is an acronym for Aging In Place Specialist.  Basically, a remodeling contractor who has completed a 2-day course in technical specifics and sensitivity training for aging adults.  For more information about CAPS, visit our website.

No comments:

Post a Comment