Aging in Place:S t r e t c h i n g for New Ideas & Approaches

Steve Gurney

Founder and Publisher

Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook

Adjunct Professor

UMBC School of Aging Studies

Better Health and Better Living in MarylandBetter Health and Better Living in Maryland

Thoughtful Universal Design is Ageless and Invisible

Accessibility Helps EVERYONE!

Falls Rob Us Of Our Falls Rob Us Of Our DREAMS!DREAMS!

I’ve fallen, and I can’t

get up!

Lighted and Contrasting Stairs

No Threshold Showers

Flooring Hazards

BathroomBathroomssGoing beyond stainless steel grab bars!• Pocket Doors

• Lighting• Seated Sinks• No thresholds

• Shower seating• Easy to reach faucets• Sliding Shower Heads• Textured Flooring

• Adjustable sink• Raised dish washer• Contrasting edge & multiple heights• Task lighting• Baskets/shelves & Storage Systems• Handles rather than knobs• Lever handle removable faucets

Cooking Up Easy Cooking Up Easy Living!Living!

Outdoor SpacesThink Smooth, Easy and Maintenance freePrevent This Tragedy!

• Windows• Doors• Siding • Decking

• Thresholds• Raised Gardens• Landscaping • Lighting

Smart Oven and Refrigerator!

Gadgets and Gadgets and TechnologyTechnology

ipad integration

Smart Home Technologies

Assistive listening, vision and

medication monitors

Don’t Forget About Clutter!

Let’s Stretch for New Ideas!

Steve GurneyFounder and Publisher

Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook

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