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"Aging in place"
is growing older without having to move. Aging in place
with supportive services is one of the most desirable
ways of aging. Aging in place can achieve efficiencies
enabled by the customized care. Successful aging in place
approaches focus on the provision of the most appropriate
care for the specific individual. Thus avoiding wasted
costs brought on by a "generic" care model. |
An aging in place scenario, creates
housing and health care options to provide support as defined
by an individualís wishes and efforts to live independently.
Aging in place can work best when it is employed as a part of
a comprehensive plan for retirement and aging. A key step in
implementing aging in place is to make your home aging friendly.
As we age we don't hear so well, we sometimes forget or get
confused and we can even outlive doctor's predictions about
our longevity. So as long as we persist in growing older, why
not arrange our homes to accommodate our reality. Incorporate
memory triggers into the way we arrange cabinets and counters,
add soft fabrics to muffle background noises, change appliances
to better accommodate our short-comings.
Here is a book to help you make
your homes senior-friendly.
Universal Design: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Modifying Your Home for Comfortable, Accessible
Living
by Barbara Krueger
and Nika Stewart is a good place to start.With the book
as a guide you can plan ahead for years before you critically
need the advantages offered by the ideas in the book.
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Also visit: the Universal Design
Living Laboratory:A National Demonstration Home at http://www.UDLL.com by Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD
If you want to learn more visit
our Aging in place section .
Once you have an idea of the changes
needed in the home, it is time to discuss the changes with a
contractor/builder in your area. Below is a list of of such
providers in your area.
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Arkansas Aging in Place Contractors |
Curtis Contracting | 1007 Skyline Dr . | Alexander | 72002 |
Rucker Fine Homes | 428 Country Lane | Alma | 72921 | Tomlin Construction Company | 35 Taylor Dr. | Bella Vista | 72714 | Whirlpool Corporation | 14489 Hwy 5 | Benton | 72015 | Zeiner Occupational Therapy | 4006 Mockingbird Cove | Benton | 72015 | Abshier Construction | 908 E Central | Bentonville | 72712 | Mastercraft Builders & Dvlpers | 510 Sw E Street | Bentonville | 72712 | Norwood Builders | 9693 Price Coffee Rd. | Bentonville | 72712 | Van Construction | 701 Nw McNelly Road | Bentonville | 72712 | Strough Construction | 207 Caddie St. | Berryville | 72616 | Lee Beasley Homes | 2700 Hwy 230 E | Brookland | 72417 | August Builders | 209 Cobblestone Dr | Cabot | 72023 | Natural State Insulation | 1475 W Cato Springs Rd. | Fayetteville | 72701 | Meeks Building Center | 2401 N Gregg Street | Fayetteville | 72702 | Booth Building And Design | 4887 E Sagely Lane | Fayetteville | 72703 | Harry G. Barr Co. | 6500 S Zero St | Fort Smith | 72903 | Greenbrier Custom Homes | 87 Greystone Drive | Greenbrier | 72058 | North Arkansas College | 1515 Pioneer Dr | Harrison | 72601 | Arkota Developers | 231 Ferris Landing Rd | Hot Springs | 71912 | Bruce Cozart Construction Co | 420 Rockcreek Road | Hot Springs | 71913 | Mac Good Construction Co. | 1 Levantino Place | Hot Springs Village | 71909 | All-brite Solutions | 612 Southwest Dr | Jonesboro | 72401 | Tan Construction | 1102 Hope Street | Jonesboro | 72401 | Quality Detailed Homes | 1521 Sullivan Circle | Jonesboro | 72404 | Ridout Lumber Company | 700 2nd St | Lake City | 72437 | Rocket Properties | 2024 Arkansas Valley Dr | Little Rock | 72122 | Bosley Construction | 9107 Rodney Parham | Little Rock | 72205 | Gardner Custom Homes | 1121 N Tyler St | Little Rock | 72205 | Pc Hardware | 9101 W Markham | Little Rock | 72205 | Bret Franks Construction | 143 Blackburn Drive | Little Rock | 72211 | River Rock Builders | 6 Tory Court | Little Rock | 72211 | Smart Structures Distributing | 100 Gamble Road | Little Rock | 72211 | Chenal Valley Construction | 16300 Nation St | Little Rock | 72223 | Richard Harp Construction | 17200 Chenal Parkway | Little Rock | 72223 | Turner And Sons Constructiqn Co | 23419 Greystone Mador Drive | Little Rock | 72223 | Dupont Tyvek | 171 Mountain Valley Drive | Maumelle | 72113 | Leisure Homes Corp | 351 E 4th St | Mountain Home | 72653 | T. Alvin Eanes Building Company | 5 Shady Valley Ct | N Little Rock | 72116 | Thompson Construction Co | 1017 W B Ave | No Little Rock | 72116 | Burton Building Products | 9900 Maumelle Boulevard | North Little Rock | 72113 | Energy Master Home | 5 Collins Industrial Place | North Little Rock | 72113 | Prosource Of Little Rock | 10400 Maumelle Blvd | North Little Rock | 72113 | Powell Custom Construction | 3513 Lakeshore Drive | North Little Rock | 72116 | Falk Supply | 7670 North Shore Place | North Little Rock | 72118 | Meeks Building Center | 630 W New Hope Rd | Rogers | 72756 | Stitt Energy Systems | 1301 South 8th Street
| Rogers | 72756 | Hearnsberger Construction | 26901 Highway 10 | Roland | 72135 | Doan Construction | 108 Kacy Drive | Searcy | 72143 | Woodhaven Homes | 8721 Warden Rd.
| Sherwood | 72120 | CMI Construction | 4469 Twin Oaks | Springdale | 72762 | Striegler And Associates | 695 N 40th St | Springdale | 72762 | Budget Blinds Of Nwa | 122 Virginia St. | Springdale | 72763 | Custom Home & Commercial Electronics | 479-750-7999 | Springdale | 72764 | Meek's The Builders Choice | 4446 W Sunset Ave | Springdale | 72764 | Naphtali | 210 South Thompson | Springdale | 72764 | Alexander Construction Co | 21 Wrens Way Tr | Vilonia | 72173 | Uniquely Southern Homes | 9 Shady Grove Cove | Ward | 72176 |