At Glickman| Design Remodel Build we’ve designed and built dozens of remodeling and addition projects for aging homeowners who appreciate the amenities and easygoing lifestyle of assisted living communities, but want to age in place, in their lifelong homes and familiar neighborhoods. While it may be intimidating to consider aging in your own home if […]
For many of us, the decision to age-in-place, or as well like to call it, live-in-place is a popular one. Staying in the homes we love as we age often necessitates modifications that combine function and style. Aging-in-place guru Russ Glickman will share creative ways to incorporate features into your remodel that are not only […]
Ninety percent of older Americans would prefer to live in their own home as they age, according to AARP. The strong desire to remain in one’s own home can generally be attributed to place attachment, or a deep connection to home. Contemplating the idea of packing up and moving somewhere new can pose a huge […]
Glickman Design Build was recently featured in the Potomac Almanac and Connection Newspapers in an article entitled “Function Meats Beauty” about a recently completed bathroom remodel in a Northern Virginia condominium. Click the link to read more http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/aug/11/function-meets-beauty/
We all know that we are not getting any younger. And when it’s time to remodel, taking into account aging-in-place principles is now a good idea. What exactly does that mean when it comes to your kitchen? Here are some things to consider for your next kitchen remodel so that it works for you for […]
As we are embarking on an era in which the baby boomers are starting to retire, a variety of products and services are popping up catering to the 50-and-over crowd. And the nationally acclaimed CAPS program is no exception. The acronym CAPS stands for Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. It is a construction credential that has builders, […]