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Home Safety Assessment: Just Do It!
Reduce the risk of falling. Start with a home safety assessment. Hire a pro or do it yourself. Downloadable room-by-room checklists.
jond
Aug 4, 20202 min read


Learning at Home: Learn about OLLI
One of the silver linings this year is all of the courses you can take from the comfort of your own home. Did you know that there are...
leahe
Jun 19, 20202 min read


Make the Most of Your Smart Speaker: Alexa Cheat Sheets (Part II)!
Convenient "cheat sheets" for your Alexa smart speaker. The second installment: Phones & Communication, List Making, and Health & Wellness
jond
May 30, 20203 min read


Beautiful Bathroom Design for Accessibility
When planning your forever home or making a near-term modification to accommodate a loved one who uses a walker or wheelchair, designing...
leahe
May 30, 20201 min read


Bedroom & Closet Design for Accessibility
I've been talking with Interior Architect, Lucy Junus, about tips for designing your forever home. (See tips for Kitchen Design and home...
leahe
May 19, 20202 min read


Home Design for Seniors-or Really, Any Age
When you're thinking about home design for you or a family member, it is never too early to plan for the safety and comfort you will want...
leahe
May 16, 20201 min read


The "3 Levels" to Living in Place
Is your home well equipped to accommodate your needs as you retire and age? Is it a place that’s safe, comfortable and easy to get...
jond
May 11, 20203 min read


Designer's Tips for Kitchen Remodeling for Accessibility
Remodeling a home is expensive. In addition, it can cause significant disruption to the household going through even a small project. ...
leahe
May 6, 20202 min read


Tips for Working From Home
Create a productive workpace to work from home even if you do not have a home office.
leahe
May 5, 20202 min read


Make the most of your smart speaker: Alexa Cheat Sheets!
Earlier this year, I gifted both my mother and my mother-in-law smart speakers from Amazon. Recently, I decided to check back in with...
jond
Mar 29, 20207 min read


Working From Home (or Setting up a Home Office for Volunteering)
Some of us never plan to stop working, although it's great to have the option to work (paid or volunteer) from home when you've made a...
leahe
Mar 13, 20202 min read


WSJ Features Gorgeous Bathroom for All Ages
I'm resurfacing an article from 2018 in which The Wall Street Journal featured home remodels that both look great and support family...
leahe
Mar 3, 20202 min read


Furniture that Does Dual Duty When Downsizing
I featured this dual-duty nightstand in a post I made about a bed with great storage but wanted to give it more visibility. If you're...
leahe
Feb 25, 20201 min read


Get a Bed that is Comfortable to Get In and Out of that also has Storage
Are you downsizing? Are you in a smaller house or apartment and need more storage? We like this bed, which has a lot of storage and is...
leahe
Feb 22, 20201 min read


Our Homes Don't Need to Look Like Nursing Facilities
Safety, ease, comfort… Yes … But why do household products designed for older adults have to be so ugly? We started Ayakits because we...
jond
Feb 22, 20201 min read
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