Sweet Jennifer's Aging in Place Resource Guide

Aging in Place

Rosie Partners who are Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists:

• Tom Sertich and Gary Tomich from Kirk Development Company

A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) has been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging in place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers.

Partner who specialize in this area as well:

• Todd Whittaker of TWD - Design. Build. Remodel.

Websites:

There are numerous Web sites online with suggestions for what you need to do in almost every room in your house including:

• The site of the National Association of Home Builders at www.nahb.org where you can search for information on “Aging in Place” and find names of builder, architects and remodelers.

• Also visit www.ageinplace.org, the Web site of the National Aging in Place Council
• Another online source is www.universaldesign.org with reference materials of all kinds for building or improving housing for seniors or for those with disabilities.

Books:

• The American Association of Retired Persons has also published a book on the topic: “The AARP Guide to Revitalizing Your Home (Beautiful Living for the Second Half of Life)”

Products:

• McKinley Elevator Company, (480) 630-1096

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