jond2 minHome 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.
-2 minLearning at Home: Learn about OLLIOne 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...
jond3 minMake 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
-1 minBeautiful Bathroom Design for AccessibilityWhen planning your forever home or making a near-term modification to accommodate a loved one who uses a walker or wheelchair, designing...
-2 minBedroom & Closet Design for AccessibilityI've been talking with Interior Architect, Lucy Junus, about tips for designing your forever home. (See tips for Kitchen Design and home...
-1 minHome Design for Seniors-or Really, Any AgeWhen 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...
jond3 minThe "3 Levels" to Living in PlaceIs 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...
-2 minDesigner's Tips for Kitchen Remodeling for AccessibilityRemodeling a home is expensive. In addition, it can cause significant disruption to the household going through even a small project. ...
-2 minTips for Working From HomeCreate a productive workpace to work from home even if you do not have a home office.
jond7 minMake 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...
-2 minWorking 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...
-2 minWSJ Features Gorgeous Bathroom for All AgesI'm resurfacing an article from 2018 in which The Wall Street Journal featured home remodels that both look great and support family...
-1 minFurniture 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...
-1 minGet a Bed that is Comfortable to Get In and Out of that also has StorageAre 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...
jond1 minOur Homes Don't Need to Look Like Nursing FacilitiesSafety, ease, comfort… Yes … But why do household products designed for older adults have to be so ugly? We started Ayakits because we...