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An NAHB CAPS designee shares what he knows about aging in place home renovations. Learn to live in a safe and comfortable home and reduce the risk of falling.

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Older adults are more likely to suffer a serious burn when hot water hits their skin. That's why it's important to learn how to adjust the temperature on these faucets. https://t.co/HE9oAn3Png #aginginplace

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Aging in place and aging in style can coexist. Here are four design tips you can incorporate into your aging-in-place renovation to keep your home stylish and modern for years to come. https://t.co/xcz9tJgBVH #aginginplace #renovation

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Grab bars aren’t just for the bathroom. You can place them just about anywhere in the #aginginplace house. https://t.co/KyI2A3lJmw

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If your parent's home is lined with old wallpaper or full of dingy walls that haven't been painted in decades, giving each wall a new coat of paint and bringing some color back into the home can have huge emotional benefits. https://t.co/jOnwFOHmad #aginginplace

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A fresh coat of paint is a beautiful thing. There’s no easier way to immediately make your surroundings look fresh and clean, and it can make a huge difference in the way older adults feel about their home. https://t.co/qv5u69HdHJ #aginginplace

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At a minimum, a thermostat needs to be easy-to-read and painless to control if it’s going to make the cut for #aginginplace. https://t.co/A24Sk13IVQ

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With the right kitchen layout, appliances, and professional advice, your kitchen upgrade will be a lot easier than you think. https://t.co/76y992lVMF #aginginplace

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Keep things simple and follow the golden rule of decluttering – ‘keep it, throw it or donate it.’ Every item you dig through will fall into one of these categories. In the #aginginplace bathroom, less is always more…and always safer. https://t.co/CTf6pnakvj

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Smart security systems and smart exterior and interior lighting are two foundations of smart home upgrades for aging in place. Why? Because both are directly tied to an older adult’s ability to age safely in their home. https://t.co/yhBYAES6NH #aginginplace

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The stigma that ‘aging-in-place’ and ‘design’ can’t co-exist under one roof is the farthest thing from the truth. https://t.co/qaQHey7HmX #aginginplace #retirement @deltafaucet @moen @KingstonBrass @Avanity_Inc

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Smart #aginginplace design doesn’t just protect older adults from slippery floors. It should also attempt to alleviate the persistent pain and discomfort of living with the challenges old age presents – with arthritis being at the top of the list. https://t.co/WOcEZqXCdN

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Before you throw a fresh coat of paint onto the walls of your #aginginplace home, read through this list of my favorite Purdy painting products so you have the best tools available for a professional-looking paint job. https://t.co/wg4eDh2OXy

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There are a lot of simple things you can do to make #aginginplace safe and enjoyable. https://t.co/FzRzyWi9PF

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Decluttering your #aginginplace home takes some time, but the safety improvements are well worth the effort. https://t.co/gbZTANQaQr

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The ultimate goal of smart #aginginplace design is a safe home as you age. Here are nine must-have safety features: https://t.co/EpljHgZi1q

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A zero-threshold shower eliminates a person’s need to step over a threshold to get into a bathtub. Just this modification alone makes bathroom safety skyrocket. https://t.co/vV1XDfCSAJ #aginginplace

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#Aginginplace entryways need bright light. Your parent shouldn’t have to struggle to find the right key to unlock the door. https://t.co/snquYrvZeK

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Few #aginginplace upgrades are as important as #flooring. If your parent decides to age in place, installing slip-resistant floors throughout their home is non-negotiable. https://t.co/dn5DpOXTPw @Dotfloorinc @MohawkFlooring @FlooretBrand @builddirect

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The right cabinet pulls can greatly reduce the arthritis pain your parent feels when opening a cabinet or drawer. And they also provide an excellent opportunity to give your cabinetry a punch of style. https://t.co/NEdzzW7rBH #aginginplace

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Some threshold modifications are fairly simple weekend DIY projects. Others, if you’re dealing with older homes that have uneven floors, for instance, can get technical pretty quick. https://t.co/esDXfiYt53 #aginginplace