AK has been a Certified Aging In Place Specialist for many, many years! In the past two months, remodeling for aging in place has seen a dramatic increase as people feel enabled to make the commitment to their future comfort and safety in their existing home!
The AJC reported this weekend on the up-swing of homes being fitted to meet the demands of aging: http://bit.ly/MYQ6vg Do you have any accessible or universal design adaptions in your home? These modifications can be as simple as a faucet that does not require grasping (to assist with messy or arthritic hands) or as complex as an addition to a home, or baths designed to be completely accessible and usable for people of all abilities!
We do have a checklist on our website with ideas like what you're doing: http://www.akatlanta.com/Aging-In-Place-Desi...
We think Universal Design has a lot to do with assisting and promoting independence, and we think that is such a positive thing at every age and every ability!