lifetime designs feb 2010
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This is a PowerPoint presentation that introduces Lifetime Designs; a home modification, remodeling and new construction company focused on the principals of Universal Design, specializing in creating a better aging in place environment for our clients.TRANSCRIPT
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Three terms to remember…
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Terms to Remember
#1 – Universal Design:
The creation of products and environments meant to be usable by all people to the
greatest extent possible, while enhancing and increasing property value.
Which makes possible…
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Terms to Remember
#2 – Aging In Place:
Not having to move from your present residence to receive care or services as you
age.
By creating…
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Terms to Remember
#3 – Barrier-Free Living:
Modifying, remodeling or building facilities for accessibility and use by physically
disadvantaged or disabled people.
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Who We Are
• Universal Design, Aging In Place and Barrier-Free living specialists.
• Custom home construction and remodeling professionals.
• CAPS Certified.
What is a “CAPS Certified” Building and Remodeling Professional?
• “CAPS” means “Certified Aging in Place Specialist.”
• Developed by the National Association of Home Builders at the request of the AARP.
• CAPS certification requires successful completion of NAHB coursework and maintained through ongoing education programs and community service participation.
• Lifetime Designs is bound by the CAPS Code of Ethics and committed to designing and building aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments.
Mission Statement
• We provide individual and focused home evaluations and analysis.
• Full service home modification, remodeling and building project management.
• We create a better aging in place, barrier-free living environment for our clients.
What We Do
Mission Statement
• We want to know how you live. What’s important to you?
• What do you do around the house that’s becoming more difficult with time?
• What are your goals? How long do you want to stay in your home?
• Or, have you thought about building your retirement home from the ground up?
Let’s look at some case studies…
How We Work
CASE STUDY #1 John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
• Current Home – Ranch with 2 br. / 1.5 baths. They’ve been in the house for 15 years.
• Their general health is good.
• John had a hip replaced, uses a walker and finds their full bath very challenging to use.
• Nell suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and has difficulty with touch and fine motor skills.
CASE STUDY #1 John and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
• At their advanced age, they don’t want to spend much on remodeling.
• They plan to stay in their house for only another 3-5 years
• They need modifications to make their home more comfortable as they plan for extended care.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For John’s hip…
• Install a barrier-free shower with grab bars…
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free shower and roll-up sink.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For John’s hip…
• Install low-friction Pergo floor and comfort-height commode in the full bath.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Low-friction access to comfort-height
commode via
hardwood floors.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
• Install rocker and pressure switches throughout the house...
Rocker Switches
Rocker switches can
be easily turned on
and off with an elbow or
wrist.
Easy On-Off Pressure Switches
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
• Switch to lever door handles...
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
Lever Door Handles
Lever Door Handles
This keyless lockset with lever handle
helps with fine motor or grasping
disabilities.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJohn and Nell, 81 and 79 yrs. old
• Replace cabinet handles.
For Nell’s arthritis problems…
Easy-Pull Cabinet Doors
Easy to grasp
cabinet handles.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
When dealing with elderly home owners and residents, there is
one home modification we ALWAYS recommend…
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Reverse the bathroom door
swing.
If someone falls against
the bathroom door the
reverse swing could save their life!
CASE STUDY #2Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
• Current Home – 4 br. / 2.5 baths w/finished basement.
• Both retired and in generally good health.
• Bill has arthritic knees and has trouble with stairs.
• Karen suffers from macular degeneration; her depth perception and ability to distinguish shapes is gradually getting worse.
CASE STUDY #2Bill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
• They have 2 grown children with families that visit occasionally.
• They want to stay in their home for many more years and should be able to as long as their health is good.
• They need specific modifications and remodeling to make aging in place more comfortable in the coming years.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSBill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
For Bill’s knees…
• Convert their barely used living room into a first floor master suite; their extended family can deal with the stairs!
• Or, install a home elevator or staircase lift…
Home Elevators
Home elevators
can be installed to
look like closets.
Home Elevators
Staircase Mobility
Today’s staircase lifts go around corners!
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSBill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
For Karen’s vision issues…
• Create color contrast between walls and floors to improve depth perception…
Contrasting Colors
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSBill and Karen, 67 and 64 yrs. old
For Karen’s vision issues…
• Install counter tops with shaped edges and rounded corners to stand out visually and reduce possible bumps and bruising.
Shaped Edges
CASE STUDY #3Jack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old
• They’re active and in good health, and their children are grown and through college.
• They live in a 35 year old traditional 2-story home that they remodeled when they bought it 15 years ago.
• They’ll be retiring in the next 5 years.
CASE STUDY #3Jack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old
• They want to live independently for as long as possible.
• Both have parents in their mid-80s that still visit periodically and have difficulty moving around the entire house.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSJack and Susan, 59 and 56 yrs. old
• Build a retirement home from the ground up, featuring Universal Design elements like….
Wide Door – No Threshold
Floor transitionfrom hardwood tolow-pile carpet; NO threshold,
double door wide access.
Roll-Out Shelves
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Drop-Down cabinet shelves.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Kitchen counters
at varying levels,
hardwood floors and
roll-up sink.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Motion - sensor faucet.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Easy access microwave with roll-out
shelves.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal Design
pantry and microwave
combo.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal Design
storage.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal Design pantry.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
This refrigerator – freezer combo can
be set at any height to
accommodate comfortable
everyday use.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
This Barrier-free kitchen
features easy access to the
cook top range.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Washer and dryer elevated
to individual comfort height.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Accessible bathroom sink and roll-out closet
shelves.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Pocket doors
eliminate swing.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free shower and traditional bathtub
combination.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
This Universal Design shower
features no-barrier entry, movable
shower head, grab bars and retractable
bench.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Universal Design
doesn’t have to look
institutional!
Mission StatementHere are some additional
modification and remodeling solutions that are making life
easier for thousands of Americans…
Balance = Arms Well Forward
This furniturehas arms
that require 90
degree vertical boost.
Lighted Stairs
Lever Door Handles
You’ll need the secret handshake to open this
door!
Residential Ramps
Well-designed, permanent
access ramps.
Residential Ramps
Before After
Ramps can be designed to complement the character
and architecture of each individual home.
Half Steps
Adjustable Angled Safety Rail
For areas with few
steps and not
enough room for built-in hand rails.
Lifts
Home Elevators
This elevatorcar’s interior
complements the hardwood
floors.
Home Elevators
Beam me up to the
loft, Scotty…
Kitchens & Baths That Work
French Doorrange
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Double DrawerFridge
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Reverse-swing
Door with roll-up sink.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Easily-adjusted electronic
shower controls ensure comfort
and prevent scalding.
Kitchens & Baths That Work
Barrier-free shower and roll–up sink.
A Quick Reminder – Lifetime Designs, LLC provides…
#1 – Universal Design: which makes possible…
#2 – Aging in Place: by creating…
#3 – Barrier-Free Living.
QUESTIONS?
Mission Statement
Thank you!Lifetime Designs, LLC2218 E. 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 42420 (317) 269-7889
OR(317) 703-6366
eMail: [email protected]