How to Outfit Your Home For The Rest Of Your Life
Baby boomers are turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 per day. And this generation—which still makes up the largest percentage of the population—is holding strong to its rebel roots, with a vast majority opting to maintain independence at home rather than move into assisted-living quarters. A study done by Chase earlier this year found that 76 percent of baby boomers own their own homes, and 88 percent of them plan on renovating in the next three years. While this reality may not make for a strong housing market, there’s no denying the appeal of staying put at the address you know and love. (It comes as no surprise that aging in place is closely tied to better physical and mental health in seniors too.) With some strategic design retrofits like the options featured below, you can be set up for a safer, easier life at home for as long as you see fit.