The aging in place movement
keeps growing, and so is the market for
remodeling that enables people to remain
in their homes as they get older,
according to the National Association of
Home Builders (NAHB).
Certified aging-in-place specialists
(CAPS) along with AARP representatives
discussed the evolution of the aging in
place market as the movement has become
more mainstream during the annual NAHB
conference.
The discussion included what consumers
are looking for in regards to universal
design and aging in place trends that
will become popular.
With about 90% of people aged 50 and
older wanting to remain in their homes
as communities for as long as possible,
it will become increasingly relevant to
build homes with aging in place in mind,
according to Scott Sevon, 2012 chair of
the CAPS Board of Governors, himself a
remodeler from Palatine, Ill.
“This generation is typically healthier
and wealthier than previous generations
of similar age and expects their homes
to reflect their active independent and
upscale lifestyles,” he said.
While the majority of CAPS consumers are
55-64 years of age, according to NAHB,
remodelers report that 23% of clients
are in their mid-40s to 50s and are
planning ahead to age in place.
“As aging in place modifications and
universal design move into the
mainstream, the CAPS designation program
continues to provide accessibility,
safety and low maintenance living to
home owners of any age,” said 2012 NAHB
Remodelers Chairman George Moore, Jr.
