Practical Strategies for Aging-in-Place Remodels
Adults of all age groups are preparing to stay in their homes as long as they can. This aging-in-place (AIP) mentality is changing the way home buyers and renovators think.
Seventy-three percent of industry leaders say that requests for AIP features have significantly or somewhat increased in the last five years, and 56% of remodelers are involved in home modification work relating to AIP, according to the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index.
Aging-in-place choices commonly include changes such as adding grab bars, installing curbless shower stalls, widening doorways and building higher toilets.
Remodelers and home buyers alike can learn from Best of American Living’s 2024 Remodeling Aging in Place Gold Award winner by Iron Brothers Construction.
The “barrier-free suite” bathroom remodel features flat floors without steps, a low sink, and easy-to-access shower appliances created for a client who suddenly became disabled.
The goal of the build was to create a functional and open layout with an accessible bathroom that maintained the home’s warm and inviting aesthetic. That was achieved by adding a floating sink counter, side-mounted faucet and tall pullout cabinet for easier access to toiletries, and by keeping the room’s soft, beachy colors.
To help interested builders and remodelers understand more about AIP, NAHB will host a shop talk titled “Aging in Place: Home Assessments by Housing Type” on Thursday, July 10.
Hosted by Vince Butler, president of Butler Brothers Corp., the event will help you learn more about the practical strategies for evaluating various home types including single-family, two-story houses and multifamily condos and apartments.
Additionally, you’ll learn key assessment techniques tailored to each housing style that encourage safety, accessibility and future lifestyle changes for all three categories of aging-in-place consumers, including caregivers, multigenerational families and the disability community.