Ever heard the term "universal design"? The concept is to incorporate design for the disabled with design for the nondisabled so that it all integrates without making the disabled stand out or be ...
Designing living spaces and products that benefit the widest range of people regardless of their physical abilities has increased in popularity as society gains perspective about mobility issues and a ...
The newly renovated Museum at the Gateway Arch offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to look, listen, and learn. But it also features exhibit items that not only allow, but encourage, visitors ...
As more and more older adults are choosing to age in place, the need for home modifications to accommodate physical changes in people is growing. Most homes today are designed ...
GREEN BAY - Joe Trawitzki didn't fully understand what he'd gotten himself into until he found himself being measured for a toilet. Trawitzki, a Milwaukee native who loves baseball and cooking, moved ...
As Baby Boomers slowly inch towards retirement, the United States will see a unique housing boom as more Americans than ever will be in need of residences that respond to their changing needs. In the ...
With housing prices so high, many of us are staying put and remodeling our current homes. If you decide to do that, consider design changes that can make your place more livable as you age. Consumer ...
SARASOTA — The vast majority of seniors — 90%, according to an AARP study — would prefer to remain in their homes as they get older instead of moving to a nursing home or assisted-living facility. But ...