Design

You may know his name from sheets you bought at TJ Maxx, or maybe some accessory you picked up at Marshalls. But before he had arranged to have his name plastered on every conceivable item of…

Homes for the nuclear family? Step to the side (or step inside) to instead take a look at intergenerational housing communities. A growing trend, this form of housing can take many shapes and can offer advantages…

When faced with the choice of an elevator or stairs, which way do you turn? Well, according to a new study in the journal Menopause, there’s really no choice if you want to improve your health….

Imagine living in a home where most of your daily chores have been automated or web-connected, so that you or a loved one can remain independent in the community while simultaneously being connected to help and…

Deciding that you want to “age in place” can be a comforting thought. However, figuring out how to adapt your home so that it works for you as you get older is another story. Each room…

Good design not only brings beauty and joy but can also allow for better functionality of an item and, in essence, better quality of life. When stereotypical images of aging are the impetus for design, products…