As We Age Our Homes Need To Improve To Fit Us.
Here’s How We Do That.
When we get older the choices we have in the matters affecting our daily living become less and this may also mean it's time to sell your home and downsize to something easier to manage.
At some point, a situation might occur limiting a homeowner from doing the daily activities they've done for years and activities as normal as washing some laundry or mowing the lawn may simply become too much.
As we transition later thru life, maintaining a home can be a lot of work and chronic or acute situations can occur for us making the simple things the toughest to perform. It may become important to be able to move a wheel chair easily in your home or you may need improved conditions in your bathroom to prevent slips and falls.
Maybe just being able to reach inside a refrigerator or use the water handles on your sink are issues your struggling with.
A C.A.P.S. (Certified Aging In Place) trained Broker like myself can help to provide guidance and suggest alternatives if they are available. Not everyone wants to sell
their home and it may be that a C.A.P.S trained re-modeler can build some modifications into your home and make things easier.
The good news is that selling your home and moving to somewhere unfamiliar may not be the only option but if it turns out it is, you wont
have any doubt.
HOW DO WE START?
Let's start with a thorough review of your circumstances and goals and challenges.
Knowing your expectations is the best place to start!
Click Here to have me return your inquiry or call me at 425.894.4316 and we'll set a time to meet and talk.
Jeremy Hickling Broker - CSA / CAPS
Jeremyhickling@gmail.com
425.894.4316
The Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) credential applies to professionals
who demonstrate specialized knowledge and competence in helping older adults safely
and comfortably remain in their homes by adapting living environments, coordinating
supportive services, and addressing age-related needs within their professional practice.
The Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® credential is held by professionals who have
demonstrated the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively with older adults.
CSA® professionals understand the unique challenges and opportunities of aging and are
trained to understand the social, health, financial, and emotional aspects of aging, enabling
them to serve seniors with sensitivity, ethical awareness, and informed guidance.
🌿 Aging in Place Perspective
Design for Comfort, Plan for Independence
Aging in place is about living well — safely, independently, and happily. This year, more homeowners are choosing to upgrade their current homes instead of relocating. Simple adjustments like improved lighting, one-level living, and safer bath designs can help your home evolve gracefully with you.
Tip: If you’re thinking about home modifications, start with areas of frequent use — entrances, bathrooms, and kitchens — and talk to an Aging-in-Place Specialist before hiring a contractor.
Here are the top 10 contractor-requested modifications for seniors:
Grab Bars & Backer Boards: In bathrooms, installed with secure backing for stability during showering/bathing.
Curbless/Roll-in Showers: Eliminate tripping hazards and allow for walker/wheelchair access, often with benches.
Wider Doorways & Hallways: For easier maneuverability with walkers or wheelchairs, often aiming for 36-inch widths.
Non-Slip Flooring: Textured tile, luxury vinyl, or engineered wood to prevent falls, with continuous flooring between rooms.
Lever Handles & Touchless Fixtures: Replaces round knobs and standard faucets for easier use with limited hand strength.
Improved Lighting & Rocker Switches: Brighter, glare-free lighting and easy-to-press rocker light switches (or smart controls).
Ramps & Stair Lifts/Railings: Add ramps for entryways and install sturdy handrails or chair lifts for stair navigation.
Kitchen Accessibility: Lowered or adjustable cabinets, pull-out shelves, and accessible appliance placement.
Smart Home Technology: Voice-activated controls, automated lighting, video doorbells, and fall detection for enhanced safety.
Universal Design Principles: Overall open floor plans and subtle, stylish modifications that work for everyone, not just seniors.
