Living in Place - CAPS Builder

Make your House a Home for a Lifetime!

Living in Place means being able to remain in your home safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years and the ability to enjoy the daily routines and special events that enrich our lives. It means being able to call your house a Home for a Lifetime.

If you are like the majority of Americans over the age of 45, you want to continue living in your same home and community throughout your maturing years. According to AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to stay close to family and friends in a familiar location that they’ve grown accustomed too.

To “Live in Place“, you will probably need to make alterations to your home to improve safety. access and manueuverablitiy. These modification could include installing bath/shower grab bars, adjusting countertop heights, increasing lighting, adding an elevator or stair climbing device or creating multifunctional first floor master suites.

Some basic things to consider:

Do I need to add a bathroom or possibly a bedroom to the main level of my home?
Are my entryways 32-inches wide or more and step free?
Am I worried about preventing falls?
Is my lighting adequate for today and tomorrows needs?
How can my kitchen be made more functional?

CAPS Builder is a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) that has earned this professional designation, having been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population and in applying strategies and techniques to provide comprehensive and practical home modification solutions. We have pledged to uphold a professional code of ethics and are required to take continuing education to maintain our designation and to ensure we are providing the most up to date solutions.