We all are comforted by the thought of aging gracefully in our own homes. Does this mean staying in the house in which you've spent your working and child-rearing years?
Everyone's needs and lifestyle change over time, as you undoubtedly have observed while watching your own parents and other loved ones age. So as you contemplate your future, ask yourself:
- Will I still need and want as much house as I have now?
- Will I want the maintenance of a house and yard?
- Will I want to focus more on me, and less on a house?
- Do I want more time to do the things I enjoy and to have new experiences?
- Would a different living environment, whether it's a change of climate or a move to a different type of house, be better for my overall health and longevity?
- Are my children, and maybe even grandchildren, in a different part of the country?
- Will my retirement savings last longer in someplace else with a lower cost of living?
- Is my house in an area with the cultural attractions and activities I'd like to enjoy when time allows?
What You Need To Get Started?
We encourage as much input from all involved. From family, heath care providers, etc… your ideas can be as detailed as possible, but I can assist you if you’re short of ideas. Items you may wish to provide include: photographs of particulars on the construction you would like, any images that appeal to you like sketches, drawings, painting and your own sketched ideas.
You may bring along other plans if you wish to describe and discuss a particular design concept. Your ideas should be detailed as possible.
Click on "AIP Process" button for more information.
Click on the "Sample Home Needs Analysis" for a sample questions.
People, Places & Things LLC
Residential Design – Space Planning
As you sort through lifestyle questions, this is also a good time to think about the physical dwelling where you'll live in the future. It's a given that our physical abilities will change as we age. You can live independently and comfortably at home for years to come if you either adapt your house or eventually find another better suited for your senior years.
What We Offer:
People, Places & Things LLC, offers solutions for your unique living environment needs. PPT is prepared to assist you:
- If you or someone you love is seeking to purchase a new home, build a new home, or modify an existing home to accommodate an elderly or disabled person
- If you would like to find a home that incorporated Universal design
- If you or someone you love has sustained a catastrophic injury
- If you or a loved one has been stricken with a life-altering illness or disability
