Quote of the Month
"Live your life and forget your age."
Norman Vincent Peale
 

This month's Bulletin is Sponsored by: Roll-A-Ramp
"Where Strength & Flexibility Meet."
 

Kitchen has multiple counter heights, ample knee space, universal design and energy efficient appliances. Photo: Louis Tenenbaum

A unique blend of universal design, green techniques and affordability add up to success for the Cottages at Greenwood located in Howard County, Maryland. This high-quality, sustainable development consists of energy efficient, craftsmen-style bungalows constructed with environmentally friendly building products and universal design features throughout the homes and development.

"These are affordable, LEED Platinum and UD. This is a great project! I hope the approach is copied because it is very much the type of housing needed at various scales and price points," said Independent Living Strategist Louis Tenenbaum who worked on the development.

Universal Design features include no-step entries, multiple counter heights, curbless showers, accessible appliances. Green features include the use of recycled materials, energy star windows and appliances, low-flow plumbing and low VOC paint. View floor plans and renderings at the Cottages website.

Multi-generational households have been on the rise since the 1980s. There are a number of contributing factors: people getting married later, job loss, home foreclosures, shifting demographics.

Antimina and Anna talk about the benefits of shared housing in "My House, Our Home"

But are there new factors -- especially ones that go beyond DNA -- that are driving this change? Watch Antimina Garmley and Anna Novak talk about why they established this new kind of multi-generational household and how it's working out for them. Video: My House, Our Home
 

did you know...

Older adults who live alone are less healthy and they more often feel sad or depressed than their counterparts who live with a spouse or with others.

Ramps, Portable Ramps and Ramp Accessories: www.rollaramp.com

Speed control unit available for the faint of heart. Cargo rack and extra storage under the seat.

If you are looking for a ride that has a lot more than a little zip this mobility scooter might be the one for you the electric XB-420M Deluxe

The manufacturer claims it's the fastest, mobility scooter on the market and it even comes with a wheelie bar. So when you pull up next to another mobility scooter at a stop light, put the pedal-to-the-medal and if the front wheel lifts off the ground, you wont lose control. We're talking scooters with attitude, baby!

Specs: 16" wheels, hydraulic shocks, 15+ mph, four 20 amp batteries, street legal and of course it's available in a slick black color! More details available at X-treme Scooters.

We invite you to join our campaign to help people find the ideas, products, services and other resources that will help them successfully live independently and age in place.

The ability to live independently while managing a chronic condition from home has enormous benefits. In addition to the necessary medical equipment needed, it's important to know what types of home construction, furniture and furnishings available to make lives as functional and comfortable as possible. And that is what this campaign is about.

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did you know...

Large insurers are investing in mobile health applications that focus on patients' diagnoses and wellness. (American Medical News).

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