Take a Walk Through a Forever Home

Here is a link to a tour of a room-by-room home built for "forever". We really like this example because it explains a lot of the details that go into creating a home for Aging in Place that may be overlooked. We always say, "It's about a lot more than grab bars," and this slide show explains that well. From the laundry to an accessible kitchen, and being able to utilize your electrical outlets, the details are a big deal when designing your home for aging in place.

Aging in America

Aging in America today means a lot more than making changes to your living space. The original retirement age set forth by the government in 1935 was 65 -- because back then, average life expectancy was only 62. Now, it's quite likely we'll live 20 years past retirement age or more. In other words, the population of the USA is rapidly changing, as this video explains that there are more people in the US over the age of 60 than under the age of 15. That means neighborhoods, transportation, work expectations, and even social security will have to adjust to meet these new needs.

What will it mean for us all to grow up, live and age in a society where half the citizens are over the age of 50? Never in human history has this been our reality. And it's not just Americans. Europe, China, Japan -- we are an aging globe.