THE TAKEAWAY:
“People are rediscovering homes now as the ‘safe’ place. The time has come to offer programs that incentivize stakeholders, from builders to homeowners to home supply stores to prepare homes to serve their residents throughout their lifespan.”
said Louis Tenenbaum
Click the links below for resources on how to better prepare homes and why this is important:
- General Guide to Aging In Place by Metlife in conjunction with Louis Tenenbaum
- Homes Renewed and the Purple Tag Program (Louis Tenenbaum)
- Property Brothers Design Tips For The Forever Home
- Oregon Lifelong Housing Checklist
- Fall Risk Assessment Tool For Home Healthcare, Johns Hopkins University
- Creating An Age Supportive Home, Interview Susanne Stadler