Tuesday, August 25, 2009

What is Aging in Place?

This column will discuss what is Aging in Place (AIP) with regards to aging at home.

As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) from the National Builders Association, and a licensed General Contractor, we can remodel and build improvements to homes for those wanting their home to be safe and accessible regardless of age, physical, mobility or cognitive issues.

Ninety percent of elders want to stay in the home they love. AIP allows us to modify things to accommodate changes as events unfold. It allows more enjoyment of your home and planned properly with Universal Design accessibility (that offers a non institutional look) your home will increase in value when you are ready to sell. Most importantly it makes your home more livable promoting independent living and daily tasks become simpler and easier to do.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Elderly Fall Management

Our affordable nursing home diversion program helps prevent the elderly from falling in their own home.

Simple changes can make it easier to carry out daily activities, such as showering, cooking or climbing stairs, and make the home a safer place to live. Alterations can blend in with the home so that it does not have an institutional feel. By installing the latest in adaptive equipment, seniors can remain in the home they love and remain independent which is so important to everyone in the family.

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Independent living in your own home

We are often asked how I can keep my mother or father in their own home. They love where they are but it is getting harder for them to live there. Below is a list of what can be done to keep your loved one in their own home:

  • Heavy duty cleaning
    - attic, garage, and basement clean outs
    - cleaning heavily soiled areas - including appliances, carpeting, cabinets, etc.
    - sanitizing areas of concern
  • Adaptive equipment installation - such as grab bars, handheld showers, raised toilets, no threshold showers, retrofit services
  • Handicapped access in bathrooms - accessible sinks and showers
  • Lower sinks in kitchens
  • Add living quarters to lower level
  • Caregiver room additions
  • Entries without steps, wider doorways
  • Home safety implementation and inspection - prevent injuries
  • Elder safety and ADA installations
  • Remodeling for illness and disabilities
  • CAPS certified - Licensed and Insured
  • Handyman services
  • Elder property management
  • Elderly Fall Management

Help your elder stay in the home they love. For tips view our Slide Show


Stay in the Home You Love!

Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) - Elder Remodeling Services: Remodeling that keeps seniors in their own home.

As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist* (CAPS), Dr. Fix-It provides Home Remodeling and Home Improvement for seniors and their families. We make basic home design modifications to greatly benefit the independent living needs of an aging population.

From heavy-duty cleaning to installing the latest in adaptive equipment, we help seniors remain in the home they love. Changes can make it easier to carry out daily activities, such as showering, cooking or climbing stairs, and can make the home a safer place to live.

Learn more about Aging in Place