The cost of nursing homes and hospice care is going up because of supply and demand. The number of aging and disabled individuals in the US is increasing (demand), the supply of nursing home and hospice care is not keeping pace, and the number of family members who could help is lower. An alternative is to modify or alter a home so an individual who is aging or disabled can live in their home longer.
Read MoreRichard Acree, owner and inspector at ADAIN, is a CAPS consultant. CAPS is a residential accessibility services credential certified by the NAHB that offers principles to improve safety and accessibility in your home, regardless of your age or physical condition. Please call 615-752-0060 or email at inspections4ada@gmail.com for help with aging-in-place home modifications for you or your loved one.
Read MoreA Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) consultant for home modifications can play an important role in support of a health care case manager. The CAPS certification program was developed by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to train qualified individuals in the process of planning and installing home modifications to enable people to age in place in their homes.
Read MoreA new statewide study about Tennessee disability information and resources led by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is available at TN Disability Survey. In preparation for a major revision of their online and in-person resources, they are seeking input from people with disabilities, parents, siblings, teachers, service providers, and all other disability professionals.
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