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When a parent is preparing to come home after a hospital stay, families often focus on the discharge date, medications, follow-up appointments, and who will be available to help. But there is another important question to consider: Will their home still work for them in their current condition?

When most people hear the word decluttering, they picture closets, overflowing drawers, or finally tackling the basement. But as we age, decluttering can become about much more than having a tidier home. The right amount of “stuff” can make it easier to move through your home, find what you need, complete everyday tasks, and remain independent. In other words, decluttering can be an important part of preparing a home for aging in place. And that doesn't mean turning your hom

Whether you're planning ahead for yourself, helping an aging parent, or updating a home for long-term accessibility, here are some of the most common home modifications to consider.

By assessing the home, identifying individual needs, consulting the right professionals, and considering future needs, you can create a home that supports safety, comfort, and independence for years to come.

When we think about staying in our homes longer, safety and accessibility are key. Independent living solutions focus on adapting living spaces to meet changing needs. This means making homes easier to navigate, reducing fall risks, and ensuring daily tasks can be done with confidence.

If you're planning to stay in your Philadelphia-area home as you age, or helping a parent do the same, the list of possible modifications can feel endless. This guide walks through the ones that come up most often, organized by area of the home, with something most lists leave out: why each one matters and when it's actually needed, from an occupational therapist's point of view.

Holiday visits can reveal subtle signs that an elderly loved one may need more support at home—from difficulty with stairs to hesitation in the bathroom or changes in daily habits. Paying attention with care can help you catch early cues and offer support before safety becomes a concern.

Hosting elderly loved ones this holiday season? A few simple home tweaks, like better lighting, safer walkways, and cozy, accessible spaces, can make your home welcoming and worry-free for everyone.

This recent project began with uncertainty and fear but became a powerful example of what’s possible when healthcare insight, design collaboration, and empathy work together.

Age Tech is Fall prevention when we implement smart home technology as a universal design concept.

⁠⁠A lot of mechanical falls happen, simply because you didn't see the thing you tripped on. It's usually paired with " It happened so...

People want to stay at home and participate in life for as long as possible. Sometimes, that feels impossible to do for many reasons. ...

We baby proof homes when toddlers are present, why aren’t we age proofing our homes as we age? The word “Home” encompasses so many...