Aging In Place:
Designing Homes To Accommodate a Lifetime

When people say "aging in place", they mean "Living your lifetime in your own home.

The concept is simple. Aging in place design embraces the concept that homes should accommodate people of all ages. In theory, a properly designed home could provide accessibility for a person to be born in and live their entire life in a single residence. Just as you would plan for college, you should plan for aging so that your needs will continue to be met beyond retirement. A well designed home is a great place to start that planning.

Aging in Place Design - Carroll Construction

How do you design a home for aging in place?

While there are many design choices that can be considered, some of the more common features are:

  • Single level flooring for easiest access by anyone of any age
  • Zero threshold showers
  • Three foot wide doorways throughout the home (to accommodate chairs, walkers)
  • Grab bars installed any place where one moves from sitting to standing
  • Cabinetry designed to accommodate wheelchair access near the sinks and food preparation areas

Yet beyond just implementing these features, a home should look like a home not an institution. A home that is designed for aging in place should provide accommodating features that are transparent to the untrained eye. Our job is to create a space that works with your unique needs and still compliments your unique tastes.

Carroll Construction can consult with you to help you decide which features are best for your new home. We have been designated as Certified Aging in Place Specialists by the National Association of Home Builders. Let us help you to create a home that you will enjoy for the rest of your life!

Carroll Construction, Building Contractors, Zachary, LA

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IMPORTANT LOAN CONSIDERATIONS

Your budget is the foundation for every other decision you will make while preparing to build a home because it provides context for what is possible. Most people attempt to answer the question of “What is my budget?” by simply deciding how much they would be comfortable spending. Unfortunately, while this is a crucial part of the process, it ignores the rest of the picture. We advise our clients to answer the following questions in the order below. However, if you are self-financing the project, skip to question #3.

1. How much will a financial institution lend me?

This sets what we refer to as your Maximum Loan Amount.

2. What type of loan will I need?

This is where many people get confused because if you ask the wrong questions when interviewing lenders, you’ll get vastly different answers. We recommend reviewing the information in this article on the loan type you will need before meeting with your lending candidates.

3. How much am I willing to spend?

Just because a lender is will to lend up to your Maximum Loan Amount, this does not mean you will be willing to borrow and spend that amount. Consider the monthly payments as a starting point and adjust your Budget amount from there. Your chosen lender can help you with this.

4. What can I reasonably expect to build for what I am willing to spend?

This answer will come from a qualified builder during your preliminary meeting. Be prepared to discuss your budget so that the builder can help you get a better idea of what size home to design to meet your goals.

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