It is possible to remain at home as physical and / or mental deterioration makes doing so more challenging. By implementing established design standards to accommodate the handicapped, renovations to existing homes can be made which makes the home far more user friendly to the elderly resident.

The knowledge and technology to enable our elders to stay at home safely are well established. All that is lacking are finances to do so, the time to do so, the will to do so and wide-spread dissemination of knowledge on how to do so.

The last of those issues is addressed in this course.

An increased awareness of cognitive issues that make aging-in-place more difficult.  

Resolvable issues faced by the elderly while navigating outside the home.    

Changes in typical lighting strategies that are beneficial to an aging population.    

Proper design of exterior amenities to facilitate increased enjoyment of nature by an older population.    

The impacts of different choices in finishes in reducing dangers faced while aging-in-place.    

Design choices that make common areas in homes more user friendly to the aged.    

Changes in cabinetry needed to accommodate use by the handicapped.