How to Make Your Home Accessible

Summary: Home styles vary greatly from state to state. Accessible homes may be easier to find in some parts of the country than others. For example, ranches are easier to find in the south and west. In the Northeast, two-story homes are more common. The good news is that whether you choose to remain in your current home, or move and then modify, there are many opportunities to make a home more accessible. Read the article.

Therapists’ touch: Husband-wife duo have combined health care knowledge with construction in home-modification business

Summary: Partners Gregg and Karen Frank have combined their healthcare knowledge with construction skills to establish a home modification business. They recognized the need for customized home modifications to improve accessibility and safety for individuals with disabilities or the elderly. Karen and Gregg’s business focuses on installing ramps, grab bars, and more to enhance mobility and independence. They aim to bridge the gap between the healthcare and construction industries, providing inclusive solutions for those in need of home modifications. Read the article.

Morris County Rises to Meet the Silver Tsunami

Summary: Approximately 10,000 baby boomers are retiring every day. The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, increasing from 16 percent of the U.S. population to 23 percent, according to the Population Reference Bureau. As a result, there could be more than a 50 percent increase in the number of Americans aged 65 and older requiring eldercare, the demand for which also will be driven by a steep rise in the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the bureau states. Read the entire article on pages 18-20.

Home: Ideas to Age in Place

Summary: If you’re preparing for retirement, you may be planning how to spend your precious time: taking up a sport, traveling more, or investing your time in your friends and family. But is a home remodel on the list? If not, it may be the perfect time to consider what minor updates you can make to your home to keep you safe and sound well into your golden years. Read the article.

Franchisor Karen Frank, Ip Attorney Suzi Hixon And Facebook/Pta Online Safety

Summary: Karen Frank is the owner of GreenLight Mobility, a home safety and mobility franchise out of New Jersey. She is a trained physical therapist who, after years of working in the field, realized there was a need to help people live out at home safely — and to encourage people to be proactive as they age, making decisions that help them stay at home for a long period of time after retirement. Karen discusses launching a new franchise in the growing aging and senior living space.

Gregg Frank on HouseSmarts with Lou Manfredini

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Senior Moments: Keeping Your Home Safe and Accessible

The Episcopal Diocese of Newark – March, 2017

Summary: Home. It is the dwelling where we rest our head at night. However, for many it represents so much more. It is where we raise our family, share time with grandchildren and where we create most of our fondest memories. As we age and/or experience medical compromises our bodies and minds are impacted. Physical impairments can evolve that can alter strength, balance and flexibility which thereby have consequences on the ability to walk, shower and perform daily activities and unfortunately increase the risk of life-altering falls…