Aging in Place Remodeling

Shelter Solutions, LLC and Joe Robertson realize most Americans prefer to stay in their own home as they get older rather than move into an assisted living facility or a “retirement community”.  Staying in their own home allows people to Age-In-Place and to maintain their connections with their communities and friends, permits them to retain medical professionals who know their medical history, and gives them the comfort and security of familiar surroundings, streets, and stores.  Small things can have a big impact, for example: widening doorways to accommodate wheelchairs, curb-less shower stalls, and adding grab bars can make a huge difference on ones quality of life.  Also, middle aged individuals often choose to modify their home to accommodate their elderly parents so that they may live with them in their home as an alternative to a more institutional setting. Shelter Solutions can remodel homes to bring them up to standards that will allow their clients to stay in their homes longer.

Click here for a complete extensive checklist of items that can be incorporated into existing homes, or into new home construction to allow people to stay in their homes and neighborhoods as they age.

Accessory Dwellings are a fantastic way to enable individuals to stay in their neighborhoods and communities. The new dwelling on the existing property can be designed and built for accessibility, low maintenance and energy efficiency. The existing home can be rented to family members or other care givers. Accessory Dwellings can be financed with existing equity in the property and reverse mortgages. Click on the link for general information about reverse mortgages.

Shelter Solutions can make assessments of your current situation, discuss your goals and develop a game plan to help you achieve those goals.