This is a PowerPoint presentation that introduces Lifetime Designs; a home modification, remodeling and new construction company focused on the principals of Universal Design, specializing in creating a better aging in place environment for our clients.

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Three terms to remember…

3. Terms to Remember
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#1 – Universal Design:
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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…

4. Terms to Remember
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#2 – Aging In Place:
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Not having to move from your present
residence to receive care or services as you
age.
By creating…

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#3 – Barrier-Free Living:
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Modifying, remodeling or building facilities
for accessibility and use by physically
disadvantaged or disabled people.

6. Who We Are
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• Universal Design, Aging In Place and
Barrier-Free living specialists.
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• Custom home construction and
remodeling professionals.
• CAPS Certified.

7. 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.

8. What We Do
• We provide individual and focused home
evaluations and analysis.
Mission modification, remodeling
• Full service home
Statement
and building project management.
• We create a better aging in place, barrier-
free living environment for our clients.

9. How We Work
• 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?
Mission Statement
• 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…

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For John’s hip…
• Install a barrier-free shower with grab bars…

13. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free
shower and
roll-up sink.

14. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For John’s hip…
• Install low-friction Pergo floor and comfort-
height commode in the full bath.

15. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Low-friction
access to
comfort-
height
commode
via
hardwood
floors.

16. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
• Install rocker and pressure switches throughout the
house...

17. Rocker Switches
Rocker
switches can
be easily
turned on
and off with
an elbow or
wrist.

18. Easy On-Off Pressure Switches

19. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
• Switch to lever door handles...

20. Lever Door Handles

21. Lever Door Handles
This keyless
lockset with
lever handle
helps with fine
motor or
grasping
disabilities.

22. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
• Replace cabinet handles.

23. Easy-Pull Cabinet Doors
Easy to
grasp
cabinet
handles.

24. Kitchens & Baths That Work
When dealing with elderly home
owners and residents, there is
one home modification we
ALWAYS recommend…

25. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Reverse the
bathroom door
swing.
If someone
falls against
the bathroom
door the
reverse swing
could save
their life!

26. CASE STUDY #2
Bill 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.

27. CASE STUDY #2
Bill 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.

28. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Bill 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…

29. Home Elevators
Home
elevators
can be
installed to
look like
closets.

30. Home Elevators

31. Staircase Mobility
Today’s
staircase
lifts go
around
corners!

32. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
For Karen’s vision issues…
• Create color contrast between walls and floors
to improve depth perception…

33. Contrasting Colors

34. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
For Karen’s vision issues…
• Install counter tops with shaped edges and
rounded corners to stand out visually and
reduce possible bumps and bruising.

35. Shaped Edges

36. CASE STUDY #3
Jack 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.

37. CASE STUDY #3
Jack 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.

38. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Jack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old
• Build a retirement home from the ground up,
featuring Universal Design elements like….

39. Wide Door – No Threshold
Floor transition
from hardwood to
low-pile carpet;
NO threshold,
double door wide
access.

40. Roll-Out Shelves

41. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Drop-Down cabinet shelves.

42. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Kitchen
counters
at varying
levels,
hardwood
floors and
roll-up
sink.

43. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Motion -
sensor
faucet.

44. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Easy access
microwave
with roll-out
shelves.

45. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal
Design
pantry and
microwave
combo.

46. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal
Design
storage.

47. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal
Design
pantry.

48. Kitchens & Baths That Work
This refrigerator –
freezer combo can
be set at any
height to
accommodate
comfortable
everyday use.

49. Kitchens & Baths That Work
This Barrier-
free kitchen
features easy
access to the
cook top
range.

50. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Washer
and dryer
elevated
to
individual
comfort
height.

51. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Accessible
bathroom
sink and
roll-out
closet
shelves.

52. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Pocket
doors
eliminate
swing.

53. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free
shower and
traditional
bathtub
combination.

54. Kitchens & Baths That Work
This Universal
Design shower
features no-barrier
entry, movable
shower head, grab
bars and retractable
bench.

55. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal
Design
doesn’t have
to look
institutional!

56. Here are some additional
modification Statement
Mission and remodeling
solutions that are making life
easier for thousands of
Americans…

57. Balance = Arms Well Forward
This
furniture
has arms
that
require 90
degree
vertical
boost.

58. Lighted Stairs

59. Lever Door Handles
You’ll need
the secret
handshake
to open this
door!

60. Residential Ramps
Well-
designed,
permanent
access
ramps.

61. Residential Ramps
Before After
Ramps can be designed to complement the character
and architecture of each individual home.

62. Half Steps

63. Adjustable Angled Safety Rail
For areas
with few
steps and
not
enough
room for
built-in
hand
rails.

64. Lifts

65. Home Elevators
This elevator
car’s interior
complements
the hardwood
floors.

66. Home Elevators
Beam me
up to the
loft,
Scotty…

67. Kitchens & Baths That Work
French
Door
range

68. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Double
Drawer
Fridge

69. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Reverse-
swing
Door with
roll-up
sink.

70. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Easily-adjusted
electronic
shower controls
ensure comfort
and prevent
scalding.

71. Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free
shower and
roll–up sink.

72. A Quick Reminder – Lifetime
Designs, LLC provides…
#1 – Universal Design: which makes possible…
#2 – Aging in Place: by creating…
#3 – Barrier-Free Living.
QUESTIONS?

73. Thank you!
Lifetime Designs, LLC
Mission Statement
2218 E. 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 42420
(317) 269-7889
OR
(317) 703-6366
eMail: info@lifetimedesignsonline.com