Designing, building or remodeling a home with Universal Design features can be uncharted territory for most builders. Applying ADA guidelines to private homes is seldom appropriate and can significantly increase costs without meeting a client’s needs.
Lifespan Home Modifications helps housing professionals make the most appropriate decisions for clients planning to remain in their own homes throughout their lifetimes. As specialists in services for the senior housing market, we bridge the gap between home remodeling or building and long-term client needs. We refer customers exclusively to contractors and sub contractors with expertise and interest in senior housing and residential accessibility work.
Home Remodelers and Renovators
• Evaluation of bathroom and kitchen renovations or new additions for homeowners planning to remain in their own home over their lifespan • Recommendations on proven construction practices that strengthen building skills, keep projects within budget and avoid call-backs on home modifications • Job site visits to evaluate home conditions and accessibility barriers for recommendations on appropriate building materials and fixtures, installation methods, timelines and cost estimates • Prioritization and guidance for remodelers offering home repair or handyman services to seniors and retirement households • Client assessments to determine health, mobility and lifestyle factors affecting renovations and remodeling projects for Aging In Place • Providing private financing and public funding information to help customers pay for the most cost effective, beneficial job possible
Services
Home Builders
• Increase building efficiencies with proven best practices in home designs, stock and custom building products, and construction techniques for the mature homeowner market • Building and site plan reviews to ensure the most effective, simple and inexpensive methods are incorporated into new home construction for clients interested in Aging In Place • Retirement home planning services for single-family residences to meet clients’ long-term needs • Recommendations on appropriate accessibility guidelines, universal design standards and codes for each specific home, location and customer • Assistance with proposal preparations, specifications and cost estimates • Sub contractor to building trades, design-build firms, housing authorities, developers, interior and landscape designers, architects, engineers and contractors on senior housing projects
• National Instructor for Certified Aging–In–Place Specialist (CAPS) certification program
• Alaska State Homebuilding Association Licensed instructor. Courses “Building for a Lifespan” and “Remodeling for Elderly Needs” qualify for Continuing Education Credits towards the State of Alaska Residential Endorsement Certification.
Educational Services
Past Lifespan Courses and Programs
• University
of Alaska Southeast Construction Technology Class - “Universal Design”
• Sitka Building Department Builders Seminar - “Universal Design”
• International Conference of Building Officials - “Homes for Aging In Place - Applicable Codes”
• Interior Alaska Building Association - “Home Modifications for Aging In Place”
• Alaska State Homebuilding Association Convention - “Remodeling Homes for Elderly Needs”
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