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AGE-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

L A T E  S P R I N G  2013

age-friendly products and reviews
Universal Design elements and designs
you might see in a home such as this one
Jim Demos, Builders

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age-friendly products-familiarize yourself with these concepts

Accessibility; Age-Friendly Technology; Barrier-free; Bathroom/spa- toilets, tubs, sinks vanities, grab bars, faucets, sinks; Lifelong Homes-  Aging-in-Pa LACE (aging-in-place) home modifications/ remodeling projects - elevators, ramps 50+ housing- homes, co-housing, villages, active living; Home automation /smart homes; Kitchen; Laundry; Lighting; Products and environments for all ages and abilities; real estate professionals and senior specialists; Universal Design elements and designs- and top remodeling choices.

Harvard Study Shows Top Remodeling Choices

The Joint Center for Housing Studies-Harvard University points to the current choices of older adults and boomers. A review of recent remodeling activity in houses built in the 1980s and 1990s indicates "...suburban housing stock lends itself to remodeling activity." Research also shows that “leading edge” baby boomers in the 55+ age group are not so likely to undertake extensive and expensive projects as younger members of the boomer generation. According to the Harvard Study when electing to remodel a home the top remodeling projects boomers choose include updating kitchens and baths.

 Silver Sage Review and Report on
UniversalDesign.com
Product Reviews

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Spring Finds for the Kitchen 2013

age-friendly products
Piano Lift Oven
UD PRODUCT REVIEW

Does your back sometimes "kink" when you bend down or reach over an appliance? Here's an interesting remedy- the Piano Lift Oven. (see photo below)  You do NOT need to bend or reach over as this beauty actually has NO door to get in the way."When closed, the oven’s top lies flush with the countertop. A simple push of a button on the front mounted control panel causes the oven to rise up out of the countertop. Food is easily brought within reach by three tempered glass trays that fit into pull-out guides. Crush-prevention sensors ensure that the oven will not lower if cooking utensils or fingers are in the way. The function lock button can be used to disable the oven’s instrument panel so that buttons aren’t accidentally activated when using the countertop. A residual heat indicator light lets users know when the top of the oven is still hot to the touch." continue reading!  

The Wolf Cooktop Downdraft
UD PRODUCT REVIEW

Wouldn't you love a cooktop downdraft that rises from the countertop to whisk away odors? We would! And the idea of an  easy-to-clean, five-layer mesh filter with a remote mounted control module has us smiling here at The Sage Companion.

As Wolf  explains- there's more to it: " Wall and ceiling mounted ventilation hoods often have controls that are mounted too high to be accessible and require users to reach over the heating elements, posing a potential safety risk. The Wolf Cooktop Downdraft provides a solution to this problem since its remote mounted control module can be located where it can be easily and safely accessed by everyone."

Fulgor Piano Lift Oven With frame weldable to stainless steel top surfaces and controls the opening and closing of the oven with the LIFT motorized raising and lowering system. The cooking chamber is stainless steel and there is independent, single-source Halogen lighting- age-friendly products of the month

" When not in use the Wolf Cooktop Downdraft ventilation system lies flush with the countertop. A push of a button raises the unit when ventilation is needed. The remote mounted control module comes with physical buttons and LEDs that indicate if the unit is turned on and which mode is currently selected. There are three levels of blower speed and a delay-off feature that automatically turns the unit off after five minutes. A filter clean timer lets you know when it's time to clean the dishwasher-safe aluminum mesh filter."

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Special Finds 365

age-friendly products
Best Ever Bath System

PRODUCT REVIEW
 
The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Spa’s raised height allows all users to transfer into the tub from a sitting position, while four integrated grab bars offer support. The tub’s patented sliding door saves space and makes it easy to approach the tub. The elevated height also provides storage space under the tub and allows parents to bathe kids without having to kneel or stoop over. The faucet and hand-held sprayer use large lever-type controls, and an optional Electronic Touch Control Pad is available for users who wish to control the water, temperature and other features at the touch of a button.

The ADL Spa’s optional Safety Plus System features hi-flow thermostatic, anti-scald control valves, ensuring that the tub fills quickly without causing burns. Other optional features include a 7-jet whirlpool system, a 15-jet air massage system and an automatic Ozone Sanitation system that eliminates microorganisms without the use of harsh chemicals. For individuals requiring more assistance, the cabinet base provides clearance for a wheeled patient lift.

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age-friendly products

 Dream Spa

Look at the many benefits - for mind, body and good-spirits -
regardless of age or physical ability- and you will find the answer.

Here (above) is a central drive -in bath that is more than attractive! The shower in this photo (courtesy of The Art of Living -Mosby Building Arts) Here is an example of universal design that includes beauty and functionality. (right)

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age-friendly products
Accessible Kitchen
Our special finds for home improvements and/or choices for the LIFELONG HOME continue with envisioning easily accessible levels and adaptations in an age-friendly kitchen with benefits for all- regardless of age....

(see our Quick Start Guide for details) Here are easily accessible levels and adaptations that can work for all those who live in a home, regardless of age or physical ability.

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Bookmark this page for age-friendly products. We hope this assists in familiarizing our readers with the benefits -we will be adding more each quarter.

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RETURN HOME

As always, if you want state-of-the-art "encore age" advice, please see my eBook for a quick start guide to comfortable homes
  regardless of age or physical ability.

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