CNBC.com Turns to the Aging-In-Place Experts at LifeWise Renovations
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When Kelli B. Grant, consumer reporter for CNBC.com, needed some inside perspectives on the benefits and challenges of popular aging-in-place renovation projects (like walk-in showers and lowered kitchen countertops), she sought the wisdom of LifeWise Renovations®.
The online slide presentation, “Six home modifications to help you age in place,” highlights certified aging-in-place specialist Katy Dodd, vice president of business development for LifeWise Renovations. The focus of the national article was on cost ranges and integrating technology.
In the detailed piece, Katy Dodd discusses:
For even more insights from Katy Dodd, and the rest of the LifeWise Renovations and Wineteer Construction teams, read Baby Boomers Remodel Now for Future Health Concerns and U.S. Homeowners Tackle Remodeling Challenges, with Professional Help.
Houzz.com, an online platform for home remodeling and design information, recently published the “2015 Houzz & Home survey.” The survey revealed that more than half of homeowners renovated their homes in 2014. The spike in renovation projects was linked to findings that homeowners 45 to 64 years old finally have money and time to remodel, while homeowners under 44 years old (including Millennials) have recently purchased a house.
The Houzz survey identified Baby Boomers (55+) lead in amount of investment. For example, Baby Boomers (55+) spent, on average, twice as much or more on a kitchen remodel as Millennial homeowners. The survey also found that more than half of households with owners who are over 60 years old are planning to age in place, so home modifications are focused on universal design.
What Drives a Remodel?
The experts at Wineteer Construction agree with the survey findings about the driving factors for making renovation choices. According to the Houzz survey, the top driving factors include:
A majority of 2014’s remodel projects were interior enhancements, rather than necessary improvements to a home’s structure. Homeowners focused on remodeling their kitchen, bath and living/family room spaces.
What’s On Your Priority List?
As a full-service renovation company, Wineteer Construction emphasizes beautiful design, high-quality products and skilled craftsmanship. Our trusted professionals work with you to remodel your home to be both attractive and functional. Review our full list of residential services and take a peek at our completed projects. Review our full list of residential services and take a peek at some of our completed projects.
Homer, The Wisest Owl, and Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists Share Expertise for National Safety Month
Homer is an informational resource for care providers to find reliable answers about home modification and aging in place. Homer will provide wise information and offer explanations for a variety of challenges, faced by both families and providers.
“Our team has great plans for Homer,” said LifeWise Renovations Vice President of Business Development Katy Dodd, who engages with several local and national providers that struggle keeping patients safe once returning home. “Homer will swoop in to share tips for incorporating universal design trends and resources on various physical and cognitive impairments.”
LifeWise Renovations is committed to sharing techniques for improving quality of life and ensuring a home is safe for the entire family. For National Safety Month, our expert team has focused on fall prevention.
“Each year, millions of adults fall, which is the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65 and older,” said Kathy Dodd, an equity partner at LifeWise Renovations, who is one of the nation’s most accomplished home care and post-acute care experts. “These injuries (head trauma and fractures to the spine, hip, arm, leg, ankle and hand) can drastically decrease a person’s ability to live independently or have an active life.”
The certified aging-in-place specialists at LifeWise Renovations are experts at transforming a home with a customized plan of attack, specific for each unique client. Now, the Kansas City-based company is offering another tool to address the “accessible fitness” of a home—the LifeWise Certified Home™.
A LifeWise Certified Home™ is evaluated and approved by the LifeWise Renovations’ team as a home suitable for aging in place. Certification is a voluntary rating system, which promotes homes that were either fully or partially designed for accessibility and longevity.
The top benefits of a LifeWise Certified Home™ are increased functionality, a custom-tailored plan to meet specific needs, an extended warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship, and increased peace of mind.