Design for Aging In Place
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This document summarizes a webinar presentation about designing bathrooms to allow seniors to age in place safely and comfortably. It discusses how the speaker's company found its niche serving seniors through bathroom remodels, with a focus on safety, accessibility, and low-maintenance features. Examples of clients and their bathroom renovation projects aimed to improve accessibility and independence are provided. The presentation emphasizes designing for safety, convenience, comfort, and ease of care. It also promotes working with certified aging-in-place specialists and the company's new online bathroom design and installation service.
Design for Aging In Place
- 1. Aging Gracefully: Designing Baths with Style + SafetyJane Regan, CEO GrandCare WebinarBathPacks LLC 1-20-2011
- 2. How We Found Our NicheGeneral Contractor for 11 yearsLocated near Half Moon Bay, Nor Cal coast side Dense 45+ Homeowners in Desirable ClimateServe San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara CountiesRemodeled over 300 bathrooms!High end bath remodels for disabled, or older clientsDifferent type customerSpecific special needsTrust, relationships very importantPersonalFirst specialized training 2005Aging in Place? What’s that? Senior Coastsider’s Home Repair Day
- 3. Designs Fit the Statistics85% of Adults want to live at home as long as possible*Boomer households represent 45% of all US familiesPhysical Environment is major factor for independent livingFalls are leading cause of death for SeniorsWhen you really need it, it’s almost too lateJim B - 68, Biking accident, lost legJerry M – 47, Progressive MSIrene C – 65, Sudden onset ALSDavid F – 63, Massive heart attack while drivingJune L – 72, Retiring Nurse David’s ShowerAARP
- 4. Safety First Inside + OutA designer’s first responsibility is client safety
- 5. Recommend not advertising resident’s “frailty” to ‘street’
- 6. Exit via garage to rear ramp, or side ramp
- 7. Auto On lighting near home entrances
- 8. Exterior elevator installation popular in hilly areas
- 9. Total Cost Installed ~$35k
- 10. Use existing or build deck
- 11. Encourage Universal Design for allIrene’s Lift
- 12. Build in Ageless StyleSafetyIncrease lighting, brightMultiple anglesTask + Ambient LightMinimize need to reachUtilize Closet OrganizersLower bedsUse highly contrasting colors Eliminate throw rugsRemove exposed electric cordsJune’s Bath
- 13. June’s Bath Plan Before
- 14. June’s Bath Plan After
- 15. Build In Functional DesignBath EfficiencyWalk in, barrier free showersAdjustable hand showersMotion sensors on light switchesIlluminated light switchesRaised height toiletsGrab Bars for individual convenienceJerry’s Bath
- 16. Build in The Little ThingsConvenience + ComfortWider doorways, or remove doorsRemove walls to allow for wider hallsNatural Daylight with Solatube Sun TunnelsRocker Switches for lightsMultiple Heights on built in cabinetryLever Handles on doors & faucetsRemove under sink cabinet, use a tall linencabinet with rollouts.
- 17. Build in Ease of CareLow MaintenanceSlip Resistant Surfaces‘green’ flooring, bamboo, cork, marmoleumShort pile carpet in bedroom, hallwaysWasher/Dryer on main level, front loadingMaster bedroom on main levelNon-porous vanity countertopsLaminate, Corianno staining, easy to cleanGranite, Marble, Limestone require extra careIrene’s Baths
- 18. Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late86 Year Old Man falls off deck while fixing loose rail Breaks 7th vertebrae3 mos rehab, comes homeResisted all changes except: adding 2 grab bars 2nd banisters on stairwaysResurface vanity topNew lever handle plumbing on vanityBob, Roberto (BP) + Evelyn
- 19. Sometimes We Can’t HelpClient is too helplessDoes not have any financial meansPersonal communication issuesAre distrusting or depressedWe call in another support team memberDr. Eric ShapiraAging Mentor Services, author, A New WrinkleNoreen Cooper HeavlinSorting Things Out, professional organizerNoreen Heavlin http://www.sortingthingsout.com Dr Shapira http://www.agingmentorservices.com
- 20. Call a Specialist!Certified in Design for Aging In PlaceExperienced with Building Department and making plansAging In Place remodels include Elevators, Ramps, Bath & Kitchen modifications, Stair Chairs, Grab Bar procurement, Bariatric items, Installation, etc. Can discuss Universal Design with people of all agesFamily membersAct as guide to lifespan design for active lifestylesA coach for Independent livingDecisions for built In, lasting valueKnows the marketplace for best values and styles
- 21. Work with a Specialist!CAPS CertificationTechnicalBusiness ManagementCustomer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. CAPS Code of Ethics – Administered by NAHB*ProtectRespectSupport Complynational assoc. of homebuilders
- 22. New On Line for 2011Revolutionary technology allowing clients to select, purchase and schedule installation of a complete Aging in Place bath
- 23. All selections done on line by Price, Purpose and Style
- 24. Once final, an Authorized Bath Pack Franchise Contractor will come to your home, verify measurements, finalize selections, procure permit
- 25. When all materials are delivered to Contractor, installation scheduled and will be completed within 2-3 weeks.BathPacks: Designed On Line, Installed On TimeConvert your bath for comfortably agingSelect designs from the comfort of your own homeVisualize what the design will look like in your bathReceive Designer plans ready for permits, at an affordable priceMaterials are high quality, durable, beautiful and easy to care forADA Compliant Lighting, flooring, Water Sense plumbing fixtures, renewable tile and eco-friendly cabinetry selectionsReliable installers, Franchise network, pass ethics test, sensitivity training for working with Seniors, and practical training course