An overview of design considerations for aging gracefully at home.

1. Aging Gracefully: Designing Baths with Style + Safety Jane Regan, CEO GrandCare Webinar BathPacks LLC 1-20-2011

2. How We Found Our Niche General Contractor for 11 years Located near Half Moon Bay, Nor Cal coast side Dense 45+ Homeowners in Desirable Climate Serve San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara Counties Remodeled over 300 bathrooms! High end bath remodels for disabled, or older clients Different type customer Specific special needs Trust, relationships very important Personal First specialized training 2005 Aging in Place? What’s that? Senior Coastsider’s Home Repair Day

3. Designs Fit the Statistics 85% of Adults want to live at home as long as possible* Boomer households represent 45% of all US families Physical Environment is major factor for independent living Falls are leading cause of death for Seniors When you really need it, it’s almost too late Jim B - 68, Biking accident, lost leg Jerry M – 47, Progressive MS Irene C – 65, Sudden onset ALS David F – 63, Massive heart attack while driving June L – 72, Retiring Nurse David’s Shower AARP

5. Recommend not advertising resident’s “frailty” to ‘street’

6. Exit via garage to rear ramp, or side ramp

7. Auto On lighting near home entrances

8. Exterior elevator installation popular in hilly areas

9. Total Cost Installed ~$35k

10. Use existing or build deck

11. Encourage Universal Design for allIrene’s Lift

12. Build in Ageless Style Safety Increase lighting, bright Multiple angles Task + Ambient Light Minimize need to reach Utilize Closet Organizers Lower beds Use highly contrasting colors Eliminate throw rugs Remove exposed electric cords June’s Bath

13. June’s Bath Plan Before

14. June’s Bath Plan After

15. Build In Functional Design Bath Efficiency Walk in, barrier free showers Adjustable hand showers Motion sensors on light switches Illuminated light switches Raised height toilets Grab Bars for individual convenience Jerry’s Bath

16. Build in The Little Things Convenience + Comfort Wider doorways, or remove doors Remove walls to allow for wider halls Natural Daylight with Solatube Sun Tunnels Rocker Switches for lights Multiple Heights on built in cabinetry Lever Handles on doors & faucets Remove under sink cabinet, use a tall linencabinet with rollouts.

17. Build in Ease of Care Low Maintenance Slip Resistant Surfaces ‘green’ flooring, bamboo, cork, marmoleum Short pile carpet in bedroom, hallways Washer/Dryer on main level, front loading Master bedroom on main level Non-porous vanity countertops Laminate, Corian no staining, easy to clean Granite, Marble, Limestone require extra care Irene’s Baths

18. Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late 86 Year Old Man falls off deck while fixing loose rail Breaks 7th vertebrae 3 mos rehab, comes home Resisted all changes except: adding 2 grab bars 2nd banisters on stairways Resurface vanity top New lever handle plumbing on vanity Bob, Roberto (BP) + Evelyn

19. Sometimes We Can’t Help Client is too helpless Does not have any financial means Personal communication issues Are distrusting or depressed We call in another support team member Dr. Eric Shapira Aging Mentor Services, author, A New Wrinkle Noreen Cooper Heavlin Sorting Things Out, professional organizer Noreen Heavlin http://www.sortingthingsout.com Dr Shapira http://www.agingmentorservices.com

20. Call a Specialist! Certified in Design for Aging In Place Experienced with Building Department and making plans Aging In Place remodels include Elevators, Ramps, Bath & Kitchen modifications, Stair Chairs, Grab Bar procurement, Bariatric items, Installation, etc. Can discuss Universal Design with people of all ages Family members Act as guide to lifespan design for active lifestyles A coach for Independent living Decisions for built In, lasting value Knows the marketplace for best values and styles

21. Work with a Specialist! CAPS Certification Technical Business Management Customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. CAPS Code of Ethics – Administered by NAHB* Protect Respect Support Comply national assoc. of homebuilders

23. All selections done on line by Price, Purpose and Style

24. Once final, an Authorized Bath Pack Franchise Contractor will come to your home, verify measurements, finalize selections, procure permit

26. Barrier Free Design