Remodeling to Make Accommodations
When you think of home
remodeling, you probably think of extending a room or changing cabinets in a
kitchen or modernizing an older home. Yet there is a whole new market of people
needing home renovations - the elderly.
Renovations for the Elderly:
According to a recent CNN report, home renovations for the elderly are on the
rise. These types of renovations are the fastest-growing segment of the
remodeling industry, said James Lapides of the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB). NAHB’s recent study concluded that 75 percent of remodeling
companies have seen an increase in requests for so-called "aging-in-place" work.
The “Certified Aging in Place” Specialist program, offered by the NAHB
Remodelers Council to teach professionals how to modify homes for older adults,
has increased in enrollment, according to Lapides. Representatives of NAHB and
the AARP created the program in 2002. Over 1,000 participants have learned
building techniques and structural awareness for accommodating physical needs.
(CNN, “Builders: Home Renovations for Elderly on the Rise”, by Grace Wong)
Statistics Show Elderly Want to Stay in Their Homes:
According to the AARP, 83% of people over 45 own their own homes. A 2003 AARP
survey, "These Four Walls," sampled this group and found that 75% expect to stay
there for the rest of their lives. 51% envision making changes so that can
happen.
In addition, The National Association of Home Builders conducted a survey of
remodelers and learned that:
• 75% reported getting more requests for "aging in place" projects
• 60% had done “aging in place” projects. Of those:
• 43% were for customers aged 45 to 54
• 76% were for customers aged 55 to 64
• 67% were for customers 65 and older
Remodelers reported that clients wanted aging-in-place remodeling because:
• 75% were planning for future needs
• 53% were living with older parents
• 46% had acute, age-related disabilities
• 23% had acute disabilities unrelated to aging
If you are looking for a Indiana remodeling contractor, please call us today at 219.765.7430 or complete our online consultation form.
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