Lifetime Designs Feb 2010

Bradford Management Services


Three terms to remember…


Terms to Remember

#1 – Universal Design:

The creation of products and environments meant to be usable by all people to the

greatest extent possible, while enhancing and increasing property value.

Which makes possible…


Terms to Remember

#2 – Aging In Place:

Not having to move from your present residence to receive care or services as you

age.

By creating…


Terms to Remember

#3 – Barrier-Free Living:

Modifying, remodeling or building facilities for accessibility and use by physically

disadvantaged or disabled people.


Who We Are

• Universal Design, Aging In Place and Barrier-Free living specialists.

• Custom home construction and remodeling professionals.

• CAPS Certified.

What is a “CAPS Certified” Building and Remodeling Professional?

• “CAPS” means “Certified Aging in Place Specialist.”

• Developed by the National Association of Home Builders at the request of the AARP.

• CAPS certification requires successful completion of NAHB coursework and maintained through ongoing education programs and community service participation.

• Lifetime Designs is bound by the CAPS Code of Ethics and committed to designing and building aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments.

Mission Statement

• We provide individual and focused home evaluations and analysis.

• Full service home modification, remodeling and building project management.

• We create a better aging in place, barrier-free living environment for our clients.

What We Do

Mission Statement

• We want to know how you live. What’s important to you?

• What do you do around the house that’s becoming more difficult with time?

• What are your goals? How long do you want to stay in your home?

• Or, have you thought about building your retirement home from the ground up?

Let’s look at some case studies…

How We Work

CASE STUDY #1 John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old

• Current Home – Ranch with 2 br. / 1.5 baths. They’ve been in the house for 15 years.

• Their general health is good.

• John had a hip replaced, uses a walker and finds their full bath very challenging to use.

• Nell suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and has difficulty with touch and fine motor skills.

CASE STUDY #1 John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old

• At their advanced age, they don’t want to spend much on remodeling.

• They plan to stay in their house for only another 3-5 years

• They need modifications to make their home more comfortable as they plan for extended care.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old

For John’s hip…

• Install a barrier-free shower with grab bars…

Kitchens & Baths That Work

Barrier-free shower and roll-up sink.


For John’s hip…

• Install low-friction Pergo floor and comfort-height commode in the full bath.


Low-friction access to comfort-height

commode via

hardwood floors.


For Nell’s arthritis problems…

• Install rocker and pressure switches throughout the house...

Rocker Switches

Rocker switches can

be easily turned on

and off with an elbow or

wrist.

Easy On-Off Pressure Switches


• Switch to lever door handles...


Lever Door Handles

Lever Door Handles

This keyless lockset with lever handle

helps with fine motor or grasping

disabilities.


• Replace cabinet handles.


Easy-Pull Cabinet Doors

Easy to grasp

cabinet handles.


When dealing with elderly home owners and residents, there is

one home modification we ALWAYS recommend…


Reverse the bathroom door

swing.

If someone falls against

the bathroom door the

reverse swing could save their life!

CASE STUDY #2Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old

• Current Home – 4 br. / 2.5 baths w/finished basement.

• Both retired and in generally good health.

• Bill has arthritic knees and has trouble with stairs.

• Karen suffers from macular degeneration; her depth perception and ability to distinguish shapes is gradually getting worse.

CASE STUDY #2Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old

• They have 2 grown children with families that visit occasionally.

• They want to stay in their home for many more years and should be able to as long as their health is good.

• They need specific modifications and remodeling to make aging in place more comfortable in the coming years.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSBill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old

For Bill’s knees…

• Convert their barely used living room into a first floor master suite; their extended family can deal with the stairs!

• Or, install a home elevator or staircase lift…

Home Elevators

Home elevators

can be installed to

look like closets.

Home Elevators

Staircase Mobility

Today’s staircase lifts go around corners!


For Karen’s vision issues…

• Create color contrast between walls and floors to improve depth perception…

Contrasting Colors


For Karen’s vision issues…

• Install counter tops with shaped edges and rounded corners to stand out visually and reduce possible bumps and bruising.

Shaped Edges

CASE STUDY #3Jack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old

• They’re active and in good health, and their children are grown and through college.

• They live in a 35 year old traditional 2-story home that they remodeled when they bought it 15 years ago.

• They’ll be retiring in the next 5 years.

CASE STUDY #3Jack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old

• They want to live independently for as long as possible.

• Both have parents in their mid-80s that still visit periodically and have difficulty moving around the entire house.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old

• Build a retirement home from the ground up, featuring Universal Design elements like….

Wide Door – No Threshold

Floor transitionfrom hardwood tolow-pile carpet; NO threshold,

double door wide access.

Roll-Out Shelves


Drop-Down cabinet shelves.


Kitchen counters

at varying levels,

hardwood floors and

roll-up sink.


Motion - sensor faucet.


Easy access microwave with roll-out

shelves.


Universal Design

pantry and microwave

combo.


Universal Design

storage.


Universal Design pantry.


This refrigerator – freezer combo can

be set at any height to

accommodate comfortable

everyday use.


This Barrier-free kitchen

features easy access to the

cook top range.


Washer and dryer elevated

to individual comfort height.


Accessible bathroom sink and roll-out closet

shelves.


Pocket doors

eliminate swing.


Barrier-free shower and traditional bathtub

combination.


This Universal Design shower

features no-barrier entry, movable

shower head, grab bars and retractable

bench.


Universal Design

doesn’t have to look

institutional!

Mission StatementHere are some additional

modification and remodeling solutions that are making life

easier for thousands of Americans…

Balance = Arms Well Forward

This furniturehas arms

that require 90

degree vertical boost.

Lighted Stairs

Lever Door Handles

You’ll need the secret handshake to open this

door!

Residential Ramps

Well-designed, permanent

access ramps.

Residential Ramps

Before After

Ramps can be designed to complement the character

and architecture of each individual home.

Half Steps

Adjustable Angled Safety Rail

For areas with few

steps and not

enough room for built-in hand rails.

Lifts

Home Elevators

This elevatorcar’s interior

complements the hardwood

floors.

Home Elevators

Beam me up to the

loft, Scotty…


French Doorrange


Double DrawerFridge


Reverse-swing

Door with roll-up sink.


Easily-adjusted electronic

shower controls ensure comfort

and prevent scalding.


Barrier-free shower and roll–up sink.

A Quick Reminder – Lifetime Designs, LLC provides…

#1 – Universal Design: which makes possible…

#2 – Aging in Place: by creating…

#3 – Barrier-Free Living.

QUESTIONS?

Mission Statement

Thank you!Lifetime Designs, LLC2218 E. 75th Street

Indianapolis, IN 42420 (317) 269-7889

OR(317) 703-6366

eMail: [email protected]

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Lifetime Designs Feb 2010