Home Preparedness and Maintenance

Home Preparedness Articles

How Veterans Can Access the Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefit

How Veterans Can Access the Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefit

There are many health benefits and long-term care options available for aging veterans, including the Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefit.

Is It Time to Downsize

Is It Time to Downsize?

Here are five situations that may indicate that it’s time to Downsize or Rightcize.

How to Implement the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements In Your Home

How to Implement the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements In Your Home

Applying ADA requirements to your home ensures that persons with disabilities will have equal access to—and convenience in—all different types of spaces.

Bathroom Safety for Seniors

The Cost of Designing a Bathroom for Those with Limited Mobility

A summary of general costs for the typical items needed to design a safe bathroom for those with limited mobility.

Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

The Cost of Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

Designing a kitchen to meet the needs of a loved one with limited mobility will have a range of potential costs.