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Independent Living through Silver Industries and Tecvhnology
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Keeping Older Adults Independent, Productive, and Connected.
wraaa Expo June 3, 2009
Independence Enhancing Technologies & Industries
James M Stevens, President
Caring Transitions, Inc.
Frank Kuhar, Jr., Owner
Revived Housing Developers
Presenters
Independent living is not doing things by yourself, it’s being in control of how things are done for you. (Author Unknown)
Independent Living
Traditiona
l Product or
Service
Older
Adults
Unique
Needs
SilverIndustry
Silver Industries
The number of Americans age 65 + is expected to increase from 34 million in 1995 to 62 million by 2025.
More people are over 65 than are in their teens and people are over 85 than under 5 (Lamm & Lamm 2002)
12 million elders will require care by 2020 (Brubaker and Brubaker)
Changing Demographics
The percentage of Americans 65 and older has risen to 12.6 percent, or 37.9 million, as of 2007, from 12.4 percent, or 35 million, in 2000. (U.S. Census Bureau.)
Americans aged 85 and older comprise the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population
The U.S. population aged 65 and older will jump nearly 80% when the baby boomer generation retires.
Changing Demographics
HealthcareReal EstateThe Media/AdvertisersRetailAutomobilePharmaceuticals
Industries Adapting to Aging
Largest impact of all Medicare of 1960’sLiving longerDelivery systems have changedSky rocketing costs
Healthcare
Easy Living Homes promote“Visitability” and Aging In Place
Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES)Understand aging clients special needs
Real Estate
Market is shiftingThe younger generation has agedThe mature audience has arrived
A more sensitive attitude has developedCareful of insulting imagesStereotyped “senior”
The Media/Advertisers
“The Market” = Older AdultsGrowth of AARP products and servicesRestaurantsDrug StoresGrocery storesMany now employ seniors
Retail
Empathetic EngineersThird Age SuitsTechnological Innovation
Adaptive design changesWider door openingsGrab barsKnobs and buttons
Automobile
Senior Market accounts for 40% of all prescription drugs
New Government programsMedicare Part DOther prescription drug plans
CVS Free medication reviews for seniorsDrug companies sponsoring exercise and
health awareness clinics
Pharmaceuticals
Aging In PlaceThe goal is to stay independent, productive,
and connected to family in familiar surroundings.Modifying the homeProviding in home servicesSupportive Services and Devices
Non Medical ServicesSenior Move Management ServicesBill paying and financial choresAdaptive devices
Providing in Home Services
Reasons for the growth of this industry Social isolation is a common problem among the elderly Many older adults only need help with everyday activities IL, AL, and SNF’s are often not affordable Most seniors prefer to age in place
Services provided Assistance with ADL’s Meal prep Companionship Housekeeping Errands
Non Medical Home Care
Helping families cope with life’s third most stressful event
Moving = Change = StressEmerging industry filling a gap.Our goal is to ease the physical and emotional
aspects of a later life move, while delivering our services with compassion and respect.
Senior Move Management
Help with day-to-day financial choresServices tailored to the needs of the older
adultBill payingTracking medical claimsReconciling bank accountsHelp in navigating the “system”
Work in conjunction with other professionals
Daily Money Managers
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Modifying the home
• Adding grab bars • Installing higher toilets • Upgrading to a curb-less
shower • Widening doorways • Constructing ramps or
lowering thresholds • Enhance lighting by
adding more lighting with adjustable controls
The CAPS designation identifies remodelers that have been trained to help retirees and older adults remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of income or ability level, and continue to live in a familiar environment throughout their maturing years.
The Remodelers Council of the National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with NAHB Research Center, NAHB Seniors Council and AARP created the CAPS Program.
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist
“An approach to the development of products and environments that can be used effectively by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design”
( North Carolina State University, 1997 )
Universal Design defined…
Equitable UseFlexibility in UseSimple and Intuitive UsePerceptible InformationTolerance for ErrorLow Physical EffortSize and Space for Approach and use.
Principles of Universal Design
Consider how the alterations will affect the re-sale value of your home
Consider the cost of the alterations versus the cost of a senior community
Things to Consider
“It is likely that everyone of us will experience some type of physical challenge in our lifetime”.
A range of needs & abilities throughout the life span
Young children ----- Older adultsPeople of short stature----Tall peopleThinner people ----Heavier peoplePeople with temporary----permanent
disabilities
It affects us all…
VISITABILITY
The ability for ALL people to visit, socialize, live in a residential setting, “age in place”.
Focus on homes, not public accommodations as covered by the ADA
Attractive, Accessible Remodeling
Adaptive Technology Fire Alarms/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Entrances/ExitsKitchensBathroomsFlooringLightingHome Layout
Making the Home Accessible & Safe
Automated pill dispensers (connected to monitoring services).
Alarm monitoring services that monitor movement or lack of movement. They keep an eye on water intrusion, HVACs equipment, smoke and carbon monoxide.
Intercoms with cameras give residents a way to screen solicitors at the front door.
Technology to allow adult children to monitor the homes HVACs, medical data and visually check on mom or dad through cameras and web cams.
Biometric & code operated entry door locks. Fire suppression hoods that shut off fuel/power to stove
and extinguish fire.
Adaptive Technologies
Residential automated door openers with remote control
Covered entrancesAttached garages, detached garages with
breezeways, or heated sidewalksStanding gardens-elevated vegetable gardens
or flower beds
Entrances , Exits, Exterior
Ramps
Remote controlled exhaust hoodPull down shelf units (Rev a shelf) –pull up
shelves for lower cabinetPot fillers and well placed sinksSit-down workspaces for food prep (perfect
place for 2nd sink)Induction cook top and front mounted
controls prevent burns and scaldingElevate dishwasher to elevate back strainWell placed outlets (front mounted)
Kitchens
Kitchen Technology
Threaded (hose ready) spigots in the shower area
Tilting mirrorsPreset water temp shower faucetsHands free sink faucetsTub cut-retrofit option for older bathtubsHumidity, motion, and timer controlled
exhaust fansUniversal designed bathtub.Walk in bathtubsPersonal toilet seats/bidets
Bathrooms
Examples of remodeling for accessibility
More examples…
Adaptive showers
Reduce or eliminate glossy/hard surfaces—this will help reduce slipping, sun glare and puddles
Low pile carpet with minimal paddingMinimize any elevation differences
throughoutUse softer flooring options-such as linoleum
and corkContrast-used to differentiate edges, danger,
and level changes
Flooring
As much natural light as possible (Vitamin D).Adjustable direct and indirect lighting.Up down/down up miniblinds to minimize sun
glare.Night lights-soft light that guides residence
from bedrooms to bathrooms safely. Stairs are also danger zones.
Motion/infrared activated lighting.Garage door openers can initiate lights inside
the home.
Lighting
Elevated half shower washing station – can be used to bathe pets and water plants
Elevated front load washer & dryer with laundry carts and folding table
Laundry room
Lever door handles and wired drawer pulls over knobs.
Pilot light switches used to indicate on/off status.
Swing away hinges.Wider hallways and doorways.Use easier to open windows that are well
placed .Appropriately placed shelving (kitchens,
baths, adjustable closet rods).Natural gas generators for backup
emergency power.
Home Layout
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