Boomers Plan to Age in Place, but Are Unprepared to Do So
While homeowners are familiar with typical aging-related projects, they view them as irrelevant, according to data from the recently released HomeAdvisor 2016 Aging-in-Place Report. More than 86 percent of the homeowners surveyed in the report are familiar with common aging-related renovations, but less than one-quarter (22 percent) have completed an aging-related project. The report discusses the need for a new dialogue about aging in place and suggests three solutions to achieve this: change perception, focus on livability, and maximize smart-home technology.
"For an aging population of homeowners who plan to maintain an active lifestyle, traditional aging-related renovations aren't only unnecessary, they're unwanted," says HomeAdvisor's Housing Advisor Marianne Cusato, who prepared the report. "It's time to change the conversation from medically-oriented aging-in-place renovations, such as adding grab bars, to thriving-in-place projects that homeowners of any age can enjoy." Highlights of the Aging-in-Place Report:
"Smart-home technology, such as smart home lighting, which can prevent falls when entering a dark room, is no longer only for the tech-savvy homeowner," says Cusato. "The current generation of smart home gadgets can provide comfort and safety, as well as significantly add to the home's livability." The 2016 Report is comprised of results from a recent survey conducted among homeowners and HomeAdvisor's network of prescreened home professionals. For the complete Aging-in-Place Report, click here. For more information about HomeAdvisor, visit www.homeadvisor.com. |
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