PART OF THE FREE SEMINAR SERIES BEING HELD AT THE OXFORD SENIOR CENTER
The phrase “home is where the heart is” captures the sentiments of many older adults when it comes to making choices about where they live as they age.
According to an AARP survey, 90 percent of adults age 50 and older would prefer to live independently in their current residence or community for as long as possible, or "age-in-place".
Unfortunately, as our health and mobility changes over time, our homes do not. These "Peter Pan" homes -- with their narrow hallways, slippery bathrooms, and basements FULL of stuff – can be barriers to our desire to age-in-place.
What can be done? Plenty!
Existing homes can be modified to improve accessibility and safety for older residents, while new homes built with universal design principles help residents of all abilities to safely sustain the activities that bring them meaning and purpose.
Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
Register now to learn more about:
Universal Design: What It Is and Why It's Important
Which home modifications should you focus on to help you age in place?
Oxford's handyman will take your questions and give examples of recent home modification projects he's completed for our neighbors.
What universal design features you should look for in a new home, if you decide to sell your "Peter Pan" house.
The workshop will be held in person at the Oxford Senior Center on Tollgate Road in Oxford, OH. Snacks and drinks will be served starting at 5pm. Parking is free.
REGISTER today and let us know if there’s a specific topic you’d like addressed!
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