Sunday, May 19, 2013
 

 

This website is for you, the homeowner, who wants to live in your home independently as long as possible. In that desire you aren’t alone.  More than 90% of Americans share that dream but there’s a harsh reality that can prevent it. 

Falls in kitchens and bathrooms are the number one reason older Americans are forced to leave their homes according to the Center for Disease Control. 

Our goal is to connect you with ideas, products, and services to help you remain in your home.  Simple changes to lighting, surfaces, and layout can make your home safer, more functional, and more attractive. 

New technologies and design concepts such as Universal Design can make your life easier and safer for you to age in place. On this website for the Designed for Life project, you'll find news about our upcoming events and classes as well as other helpful information such as:  

  • ideas and inspiration for your home,
  • examples of design solutions for common challenges of older homes,
  • low cost/no cost tips from the experts,
  • financial resources and more.

Designed for Life is a collaboration of nonprofit agencies and businesses in health, housing, and aging, led by ReVisions Resources in partnership with AARP and the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. 

 


► From the Experts

Michael J. Berens  |  Aging & Design Author

How Is Your Home Working for You?

by Michael J. Berens 

 

 

Whether you are considering making changes to your home to better suit your present lifestyle or in anticipation of how your future needs may change, the question you should be asking yourself is how is my home working for me.  Well, you may be thinking, my house is working for me just fine.  But take some time to think it over.  The answer may not be as obvious as it seems.  Read more.  

 


► From the Experts

Kristen D. Smith | Fall Prevention

Taking Steps to Prevent Falls

by Kristen D. Smith, MPH  

 

 

Have you or a loved one slipped and fallen recently? If so, you may be one of thousands- almost one in three older adults – who fall each year. What was the cause of your fall? Was it tripping over a crack in the sidewalk? Did it happen when you were trying to get in or out of the bathtub? Did you suddenly lose your balance when you were standing up?  When older adults fall, it can lead to a decline in their health. Read more.  

 


 ► From the Experts

Barry Fennell  |  Remodeler

Giving Your Home a Universal Edge

by Barry Fennell

 

You've almost got your house just the way you want it, and with a little more tweaking you know you'll be able to stay there forever. Or perhaps you are in your 50s or 60s or 70s, have just moved and you want to remodel your new home so it can serve your needs as well as those of everyone else in your household. One of the concepts that's proving to be a good solution for people of all ages, but especially those 45 and older, is remodeling using universal design to enhance the function and look of your home. It can also improve your home’s marketability and make entertaining guests easier as well.  Read more.

 

 
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2013 Events  

April 4:  Fixtures Living | San Diego hosted a very successful kick-off event for this year's Designed for Life campaign: "loved the touch and feel friendliness of the displays; learned a great deal." (B. Novikoff). Read more.

 

May 6 - 8:  Universal Design Summit 5 | St. Louis. National conference on universal design: "Creating Universal Homes and Communities". Includes a presentation about the Designed for Life campaign.

June 26 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: San Diego Showroom Event at  ProSource | 8485 Production Avenue | San Diego CA 92121.  Click here for Reservations.

 

August 6 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: San Diego Showroom Event at Illuminating Interiors | 7816 Miramar Road | San Diego CA 92126

 

October 19: "Planning a Green Retirement" at San Diego Gas & Electric's Energy Innovation Center | 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | San Diego CA 92117


  

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