Articles

Practical, specific guides that go with our free checklist — not general advice, but the details behind the questions we actually ask.

• The Senior Housing Shortage: Why Aging in Place Is Becoming the Default

  Senior housing construction has fallen for years while the 65+ population keeps growing — the data on the capacity gap, and what it means for millions of families.

• How the Aging-in-Place Risk Score Works

  What our 12-question checklist actually measures, how points add up, and what "Low," "Moderate," and "Higher concern" mean for your results.

• Grab Bars 101: Where They Actually Belong

  Height, placement near the toilet and shower, and the difference between a grab bar and the towel bar people mistake for one.

• The Most Overlooked Fall Hazard: Loose Rugs and Runners

  Why something this small shows up on almost every home safety checklist — and how to fix it without giving up the rug.

• One Story vs. Two: What Multi-Level Living Means As You Age

  Why our checklist asks about stairs first, and what your options are if moving to single-story living isn't realistic.

• How Often Should You Re-Check Your Home's Safety?

  Home safety isn't one-and-done. Here are the life changes that mean it's time to retake the checklist.