I am deeply engaged in Aging in Place, almost boringly focused on preparing homes in advance of health crises that otherwise force us out of our homes.
We often talk about Aging in Place as if it is synonymous with independence. Then some people, pointing out the need many older folks have for assistance, say it cannot work. Why the discrepancy? We must get a handle on what independence is to figure it out.
Two notes about pulling the trigger. That’s how I refer to the basic Aging in Place problem of getting people to plan, creating demand for service, especially in advance of need.
Publication of the MetLife Report Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge has created some buzz, leading to folks interviewing me and posting on You Tube. One is from Leah Thayer, whose Industry website, daily5Remodel, covers all aspects of the industry. There is an article, Aging in Place: “It’s Huge” and… Continue Reading Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube
Iwas on a call today with some of the key Universal Design experts and advocates preparing for the special UD day planned by the 50+ Council for this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando January 12. It is a great and energetic group. UD is coming of age! During the call I looked up a… Continue Reading Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes
The Village movement continues to be a bright spot demonstrating American Democracy at it’s finest. These new ‘Village People” are saying, “We know how we want it so we will do it ourselves. AARP has done some research about how villages work. Lots is happening, the Village to Village Network has a map on their… Continue Reading Aging in Place- the Villages
Paul Bridgewater, the head of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging is excited about improving the city, the neighborhoods but mostly the lives of Detroit’s older citizens. Many would expect him to be depressed. The statistics for Detroit’s elderly are in line with the employment, economic, literacy and other indicators. Dreary. But Bridgewater is working… Continue Reading Aging in Place- Opportunity in Detroit
I had some experience in the mid 90’s with the ECHO (Elder Cottage Housing Option) idea. There was one pre-fab unit on the market but the numbers and logistics did not work for my client. I am really impressed that I know of four on the market right now! As I started to write a… Continue Reading Aging in Place- ECHO Housing- Guest Post
I recently had the pleasure of attending Universal Design Summit 4 in St Louis jointly run by the Starkloff Institute and R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute (UDI). Thanks to Colleen Starkloff, Dick Duncan, and Leslie Young for working so hard to plan and pull off such a great event.
I was a guest for a segment of Retirement Living TV‘s Taking Care Tuesday. They taped a bunch of segments with show host Joan Lunden. What a professional! She doesn’t miss a beat. What a pleasure. Who says work is not fun?
Louis Tenenbaum, one of the nation's leading authorities on aging in place, is the founder of HomesRenewed, a coalition of business, consumers and nonprofits, driving policy and investment to increase the number of age-friendly homes.
Louis Tenenbaum, one of the nation's leading authorities on aging in place, is the founder of HomesRenewed, a coalition of business, consumers and nonprofits, driving policy and investment to increase the number of age-friendly homes.