Studies show that 89 percent of older Americans want to stay living in their homes as independently and as long as possible, yet one in three Americans live in “Peter Pan” homes built for those who will never grow older. As a caregiver of an older loved one, you worry about the risk of falls in the home, problems with senior isolation, and overall safety. Sherri takes you on a room-by-room virtual tour of what should change in both the house, entry, and outdoor areas using universal design and CAPS (certified aging in place) planning guides as well as environmental design based on neuroscience. Included are trends in multi-generational living and dementia home design. Sherri provides wellness living tips for all homes focusing on biophilic design, decluttering, circadian rhythms, and more. This talk will cover true forever home design that makes us all happier and healthier.
What you will learn:
- How to adopt a Lifetime Home Maintenance Plan for modifications to be done every five years after age 50
- The latest trends in paints and lighting (color psychology for seniors), kitchen and bath appliances and assistive design, bedroom sanctuaries, smart home technology for safety and biophilic, reminiscence therapy design
- How to keep an older loved one’s home “clean and green” with biophilic design
Presenter: Sherri Snelling, M.A.G.; Consultant and Corporate Gerontologist, Care.com
