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The number one resource for people who are
searching for products, services, information and reassurance that
will help them better age in place.
November 2008
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"Somewhere
between a third and a quarter of all people living in America today
were born between 1946 and 1965 and if you think you're tired of
hearing about us, you should try being one of us." Anna Quindlen,
Author
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Home Evolutions offers assessment,
modification, design/build and maintenance services that will help you to
Age-in-Place comfortably and independently. Certified Age in Place
Specialists (CAPS).
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Bathrooms for Boomers and Beyond
Remodeling the bathroom is a good starting place to
make a home more sustainable for aging in place. AARP research shows
that more than half (52%) of American homeowners age 45 and want to
stay in their homes as they get older.
Green remodeling reduces monthly utility bills while universal
design elements increase comfort and improve lifestyle, and all
people -- no matter their age -- appreciate additional comfort and
safety. Today, advances in technology make it possible to improve
both convenience and performance.
Continue reading....
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A Closer Look: TOTO Washlet
At age 60+, active baby boomers consider themselves young and
vital; however, they should also be looking ahead at the time when
they may have
 health
and mobility issues. They enjoy travel and stays at
well-appointed hotels and want to bring that same level of
convenience to their homes. Like trends in bathroom remodeling, everything evolves--including
the concept
of clean. With TOTO’s Washlet products, the
bathroom experience progresses from mundane to luxurious; from
primitive to modern; from awkward to the epitome of clean. Today,
high-fashion luxury fittings and fixtures are also sustainable and
universal in design as illustrated by the TOTO Washlet S300. Go to: Showcase:
The TOTO Washlet
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Tech Expert Joins Advisory Team
Expert analyst in research and trends in the in the Aging in
Place technology market Laurie Orlov has joined the
AIP@Home Advisory Team. Before founding her own company Laurie was
an analyst at Forrester, an independent technology and market
research company, where she provided thought leadership for CIOs
on the CIO-business relationship. She was one of
the key drivers of Forrester's definitions about IT maturity, IT
archetypes, and how to communicate about IT with business execs and
the board of directors. In addition to her technology background and
years as a technology industry analyst, Laurie is a certified
long-term care ombudsman and the author of When Your Parents Need
Elder Care. Check out what she has to say about computers and
aging:
Go to: Successful
Aging
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welcome....especially the raves! Seriously, let us know what
we can do to help bring you the information and access to other
resources to best age-in-place and in community. Send your
comments to
talktous@aipathome.com.
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