North Country Center for Independence
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Design Tips and Ideas for a Wheelchair Accessible Home
From ADA modification ideas to helpful resources, this guide shows you how to create an inclusive home design to accommodate people with disabilities.
How sheltering at home may influence floor plans, home design
Demand for live-work dwellings, home offices and expanded storage are a few of the ways sheltering at home may influence home designs.
How to Promote Aging in Place (Hint: It’s More Than Wheelchair Accessibility)
by Martha Fedorowicz<br>Type the phrase “aging in place” into a Google search, and you’ll likely see pictures of wheelchairs fitting comfortably through home doorways, bathtubs and showers with zero-step entrances, and open floorplans to facilitate seamless movement from room to room<br>But what is often missed in discussions promoting aging in place is that increasing livability doesn’t just mean adapting a home’s physical characteristics, it…
5 Steps to an Eco-Friendly Designed Home
5 Steps to an Eco-Friendly Designed Home. Read our five steps to making the design of your home just that bit more eco-friendly.
10 Sustainable Home Design Trends
Sustainability has become an important factor for many home buyers and builders in recent years—so, what are the latest trends to watch out for?
10 Awesome Shipping Container Homes design ideas
Looking inspiration for shipping containers homes design? Take a look these 10 Awesome Shipping Container Homes design ideas, and get inspired. This video wa...
Multigenerational Home Design: Is It Right For You?
Multigenerational home design, or multi-gen, is a rising trend among home builders and homeowners. The idea of several generations of family living together under the same roof is definitely not a new idea.
10 Resourceful Small-Home Design Ideas
How do you make a small home live large? Use your outdoors and smart materials
How to Achieve Modern Farmhouse Home Design
You don’t need a little house on the prairie to love modern farmhouse design. Soothing colors, mixed textures, and natural elements appeal to everyone from the Golden State to the Big Apple, and everywhere in between. Modern farmhouse home design is the perfect balance between rustic-industrial charm and classic design, with a mix of comfort [...Read More]
A few Great Gift Ideas for those with dementia
It's easy to find great gift ideas for those with dementia or elderly folks who live alone
These tiny homes are full of big ideas
When your home is 400 square feet or less, you get creative with the design.
Inspired Ideas for Home and Living
Fox Hollow Cottage | Inspired Ideas for Home and Living
5 Health & Safety Tips for Seniors in Winter
Help keep your aging loved ones both safe and healthy this chilly winter season by preparing both the inside and outside of your home with these tips.
Gift Ideas for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Patients
Finding a gift for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is not always easy. Fortunately, there are gift ideas that can help make the search stress-free.
Ideas to Get Your Family Active
The American Heart Association helps you get your whole family moving, even if you don't know where to start!
Seeking Sustainable Living? 5 Inspiring Ideas
Sustainable living takes creativity but when it all comes together, the results are so worth it. May inspiration strike you after witnessing these 5 finds!
Wheelchair Tips to Maintain Seniors' Safety
Using a wheelchair can be vital to seniors who have difficulty walking or have limited stamina so that they can stay engaged in the community and socialized with those they love. Keeping the wheelchair in good working order will help you keep them safe and them a part of the action!
Bathroom Window Design Ideas
Turn your bathroom from bland to grand with windows that beckon natural light and beautiful views.
Caregiver Tips: Bed to Wheelchair Transfer
