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grand home

CONNECT WITH GRAND

Aging in the heart of our home
A
BY LORI BITTER

Lori Bitter
Publisher of GRAND
and owner of The
Business of Aging

ccording to research, 90% of us would prefer to stay in our
own homes as we age, as opposed to moving to a home
or apartment that provides assistance or services. While we
are younger and able, we can begin to consider small changes to
make our home better, for us and for our grandchildren as we age.
Personally, I don't like some of the clunky solutions that scream
"OLD." I think there are far more elegant ways to navigate growing
older with grace and dignity.

How I learned about housing

Eighteen years ago, when I made the move from Illinois to San
Francisco, I decided to pursue my passion for architecture and
design. I enrolled at University of California, Berkeley, on a part-time
basis and have been pursuing a credential in interior architecture/
design. As a result, I've done many home improvement projects of
my own, for friends and lately for clients. Styling and staging have
also become part of my practice.
As I combine this work with my career focus on aging, I've learned
first-hand what older adults want from their lifestyle and home. We don't
want things in our home that say "I'm old" but we do want our homes to
accommodate our changing needs so we can live there as long as possible.
It is also important to consider the people in our lives and create environments that are good for pets, grandchildren and other family and friends.

What we do want

Based on recent research with consumers 65+, here are the five
areas of their homes that they report as necessary to adapt so they
may remain in their homes for as long as possible.

From Car to Front Door

Wide drives with the same surface all of the way to a wide front door will
help us age safely. Note the bright lighting from the driveway to the door.
47 GRAND

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2016

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