An aging-in-place plan—the best time to plan is before you need it.

It begins with an objective assessment.

There are lots of simple worksheets available to help you look for common home hazards. But these tools generally are incomplete and when done by yourself or a family member can provide misleading results—you tend to look at things the way you always have, or there may be a desire to influence the outcome.          

In Your Home has developed an online assessment and planning tool which can be useful in helping consider issues and plan for the future.  It is available free of charge--just click the link on the left of this page.

It's never too early to envision your retirement environment.

The sooner you actively plan for how you want your retirement environment to be like, the more effectively you will be able to make it happen--whether you just want to downsize into a little one-level, or you want to build an energy efficient, self-sufficient retreat.

Our experienced team can help you look at the options and develop some strategies. We are happy to meet and with you and provide our perspective. More elaborate plans do require a consultation fee, which is typically credited against the cost of modifications or remodeling. With our practical expertise and training we can provide an objective assessment that includes::

• Ideas for simple, basic solutions to common problems.
  
• Estimates of the cost of more significant remodels, based on standard contractor rates and estimation tools.
  
• A recommendation to guide your thinking.

Don’t wait until it is too late.

The best time to make this plan is while you are still healthy and vital. So that the plan reflects your desires. So you can be sure your spouse will be comfortable. So your children recognize you will be safe. And by acting as early as possible, you can ensure that you have time to:

•   Recoup your investment in home remodeling.
  
•   Get comfortable with any changes or new systems.
  
•   Eliminate risks before an accident happens.

Too many seniors deny the inevitable and wait until their health is failing to take steps—yet research suggests that home modifications are actually of the greatest advantage to active, vital seniors.