{"id":16233,"date":"2019-06-25T08:30:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T08:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=16233"},"modified":"2019-06-25T08:30:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T08:30:13","slug":"what-is-aging-in-place-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/what-is-aging-in-place-design","title":{"rendered":"What is Aging in Place Design?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Tammy Hart, I.D.D.P, CAPS is a graduate and tutor of QC Design School as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. She is the owner and award-winning designer for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dznrchik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designer Chick Co.<\/a>, and she\u2019s the previous director of the National Board for DDA (formerly CDECA). She is a professional speaker and has spoken at venues like IIDEXCanada and the Small Business Forum. She\u2019s been featured in East in the City Magazine, has had a guest spot on Daytime Durham, Rogers TV and has won the HOUZZ Service Award 2017. She works to empower young women to become successful future leaders and supports ocean clean-up efforts.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Recently, you\u2019ve seen the launch of Aging in Place, QC Design School\u2019s newest course. I\u2019m sure you\u2019re asking yourself why we launched this course and how it applies to design and decorating. I\u2019m going to share why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/aging-in-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aging in Place design<\/a> and decorating is relevant to your business and how you can incorporate it. 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Let\u2019s face it, we are all going to grow old\u2014it\u2019s a fact of life. But as our baby boomer population ages and people live healthily much longer, it\u2019s becoming more common for people to want to age gracefully. They want to be empowered to choose the next steps in their journey.\n\nGone are the days of simply being moved into a senior\u2019s care facility after a certain age. No matter if it\u2019s independent living or assisted living, the exorbitant rising costs of these facilities and the long wait lists means people are looking for other options.\n\nBy staying in our homes as long as possible, our mental health vastly improves. And by staying mentally healthy, we can try harder to stay physically healthy.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_will_be_my_Aging_in_Place_clients\"><\/span>Who will be my Aging in Place clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWe can look at Aging in Place from two perspectives. Proactive Aging in Place and Reactive Aging in Place. Both these streams can involve renovations, modifications and organization efforts in a person\u2019s home.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16237&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Proactively choosing to age in place is normally for the fore thinkers\u2014the planners\u2014who are my 50 to 70-year-olds.\n\nReactive AIP is in response to a progressive medical condition or an urgent event (such as a slip, trip, and fall). I find these cases are normally reserved for my clients in their mid-70s or older.\n\nNo matter what perspective your clients are coming from, functionality and safety are key concerns, followed by maintaining the beauty of their home.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_Aging_in_Place_complement_my_existing_design_business\"><\/span>How can Aging in Place complement my existing design business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFirstly, you can look at this from a design perspective. Focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/08\/help-interior-decorating-clients-survive-renovations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">major renovations<\/a> such as bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations, or main-floor renovations to name a few. Your goal is to create spaces that are both functional and livable for your clients.\n\nSecondly, you can look at this from an interior decorator\u2019s perspective where you focus on decor elements to improve the home\u2019s functionality. From lighting\/wayfinding to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/10\/how-to-work-with-colorblind-clients-as-a-color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color consulting for the aging eye<\/a> to simple modifications to a home. Minor changes such as changing turn taps and\/or knobs to lever taps and\/or handles can have a significant impact.\n\nLastly, you can assist those choosing to age in place through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/06\/help-professional-organizing-clients-downsize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizing or downsizing<\/a>. It may be moving them to a bungalow to suit their needs or simply just decluttering their homes.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16238&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fit_this_into_my_business_model\"><\/span>How do I fit this into my business model?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nJust like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/04\/use-feng-shui-boost-design-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/04\/interior-decorators-need-take-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Staging<\/a>, Aging in Place isn\u2019t the right fit for every interior designer or interior decorator. First, make sure the discipline aligns with your business and its values. Taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/aging-in-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aging in Place course<\/a> through QC Design School to understand the extent and specifics of this business is vital. You then need to create a marketing plan to target your clientele.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Is it through workshops and education sessions?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is it through trade shows geared to those who\u2019re 50-years-old plus?<\/li>\n \t<li>Is it through age-specific magazines or community centers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis part of your design business needs to come from a holistic approach. Have a team in place, including health care providers, in-home nursing agencies, occupational therapists, and contractors who understand Aging in Place construction requirements. They must be able to incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/visitability.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visitable and universal design<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to find your trusted partners.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;16240&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_mindful_and_empathetic_with_your_Aging_in_Place_clients\"><\/span>Be mindful and empathetic with your Aging in Place clients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWhatever your role is, understand that coming to terms with aging is not an easy one. Most people\u2019s roles go from being the parent to be the one who\u2019s cared-for. And the children change roles from being cared-for to becoming the caregiver.\n\nThe joke goes, \u201c40 is the new 30. 50 is the new 40. 60 is the new 50\u201d\u2026 You get where I\u2019m going with this. But the truth is that we are in denial about our age and what happens to our bodies and abilities as we age. Treat your AIP client with respect, and empower them with decision-making abilities. After all, it\u2019s their home and their life.\n\nDo you have any questions about aging in place? Let us know![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Are your client meetings going in circles? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/05\/tammys-tips-for-better-client-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tammy\u2019s tips for better client meetings<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aging in Place Design is one of the fastest-growing design disciplines. 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