Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home‪.‬ Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS

Gian Hasbrock, MIRM, CAPS, MCSP, CGP, CRS educator for the NAHB, real estate professional, talks about the vital role the real estate professional plays in educating the baby boomer client in today's housing market. Gian has extensive experience in the housing sector and has seen how the market waxes and wanes over time, as well as the effect the economy and interest rates have on the housing segment.

Gian is a Real Estate Consultant for Jon Parker Real Estate in Durham, NC. Gian is an NAHB Instructor Licensee and member of the faculty of the Institute of Residential Marketing. He was 2011 NAHB Sales & Marketing Instructor of the Year and won the IRM's Trina Ripley Excellence in Education Award in 2003. He received the Triangle Sales & Marketing Council's MAME Award for Best Salesperson of the Year in 2015 and again in 2017. Gian is author of Built to Sell, Multicultural Sales, and co-author of Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget, IRM 1: Understanding Housing Markets & Consumers, and CSP (Certified New Home Sales Professional). Gian is the 2018 President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and was HBADOC's Builder of the Year in 2019.

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Todd Brickhouse from Todd Brickhouse Design Group, shares his experiences as a business owner working with architects, builders, and designers, specializing in accessible and functional design. Todd discusses funding sources available for both children and older adults as well as explaining the difference between Universal Design and "aging in place" design. In addition to having a successful career, spanning over 40 years, Todd and his colleagues created Designs 4 Living Magazine. The publication will be celebrating its' 10th anniversary this summer. 
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Mike Hogenmiller, former Merchandising VP at The Home Depot for Kitchen and Bath shares his knowledge and experience as a top executive at the world's largest home improvement company in the world. He delves into statistics related to the aging population and specifically the Baby Boomer segment. Mike explains the market share Baby Boomers hold in the home improvement segment and how this share will continue to increase over the next 2 decades. He helps us make sense of the staggering numbers associated with generational wealth and population growth and how these will affect the US economy, the consumption of goods and services, and the housing market for many years to come. Please listen to my invaluable conversation with Mike Hogenmiller to learn more about steps that need to be taken, to prepare for this enormous shift in our society.

Mike Hogenmiller is a published author and international consultant.

Louis Tenenbaum, Aging In Place Expert, Founder of The Homes Renewed Coalition
The Homes Renewed Coalition
The Home Modification and Accessibility ACT HR 7676
HRC Strategy White Paper
Making It Safe To Age In Place
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Remodeling a home for aging in place is an important decision that requires careful planning and budgeting.
Home renovation costs for aging in place can vary greatly depending on the size of the project, materials used, and labor costs.
There are many factors to consider when estimating how much it will cost to remodel your home for aging in place, and it is important to do your research before making any final decisions.
This article will provide an overview of the costs associated with remodeling a home for aging in place and helpful tips to get you started on your project.
When planning a remodel for aging in place, there are several factors that can affect the overall cost of the project.
These include the size and scope of the remodel, materials needed for the project, labor costs associated with hiring a general contractor or other professionals to help with the work, and any additional accessories such as ramps or grab bars that may be required.
The location of your home and the local cost of materials and labor can also have an impact on the total project cost.
Most people are interested in a kitchen renovation and a bathroom renovation. The national average cost of a major renovation can vary widely depending on the home modifications you are looking for.
For example a kitchen remodel is usually more expensive than a bathroom remodel. Using high-end materials will obviously increase the cost further.
However, a whole house renovation is still often cheaper than moving to an assisted living facility.
"The good news is that the price tag on most remodeling projects is under $10,000, which is far less than what you might spend on a nursing home. The average cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home is $7,900 per month, while a private room costs more than $9,000 per month. A one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility runs about $4,500 per month."Retirement Living

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Universal Design For Bathrooms is an idea that has been gaining traction in recent years. Its aim is to make bathrooms more accessible for people with physical disabilities, as well as making them safer and more comfortable for everyone who uses them.
This concept applies to a variety of design elements, such as layout, fixtures and fittings, safety considerations, and more.
As an occupational therapist working in the home health sector for over 10 years, I experienced first hand how the bathroom can greatly limit a persons independence, quality of life, and jeopardize their health.

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Universal Design for kitchens is a concept that is becoming increasingly popular, especially with baby boomers. It takes into account the physical and cognitive abilities of people of all ages and abilities, and creates an environment where everyone can be comfortable and safe in their kitchen. As an Occupational therapist working in the home health sector, I came across clients that were forced to move in with a relative or an assisted living because they could no longer prepare meals for themselves safely. Incorporating aging in place design and Universal Design features in your kitchen design, will allow you to remain independent and safe in your home, for a longer period of time or for the rest of your life.

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