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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Home Remodeling For Aging Family Members

   In today's culture many of the parents and grandparents we have grown to love and adore are thinking about the possibilities and resale values of their home with the consideration of a remodel. While working to take care of our own family and home, we also feel obligated to make sure that our loved ones are making the best choices for THEIR comfort, use, and functionality.

  As we studied the older clientele we have noticed a very popular trend. Not many people no matter their age will think that they have reached 'old age'. In fact, in recent studies it has been shown that much of the older population has begun working well past their retirement years, going to the gym, and investing in healthy cooking among other active and challenging hobbies.

   In order to reach out to the needs that they will soon encounter or have been experiencing it is important to steer away from the 'need' and 'dependency' feelings and words that are generally associated with easy access tubs and grab rails. Instead, approach these topics with the ideas of luxury and comfort. A grandparent or parent will be much more excited with the idea of a jetted tub to help with the aches and pains of going to the gym and/or spending long hours at their day job. Your family members want to feel independent and comfortable with themselves and their home. Take the appropriate steps to make sure you and your family members feel safe, confident, and happy with their home remodel.

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