The library

Bathrooms

Where most people start.

• Curbless showers: lowering the floor or raising the room

Entries and stairs

Getting in, out, up and down.

Kitchens and bedrooms

Daily routines, made easier.

Home value

Changes that help or hurt resale.

Costs and financing

Price ranges and who helps pay.

• What aging-in-place projects typically cost
• Medicare Advantage and in-home benefits
• Medicaid waiver home modification programs
• VA housing grants for veterans

Codes, permits and HOAs

Rules that apply to private homes.

Talking it through

Often the hardest part.

Materials and lighting

What to look for on the product sheet.

• Slip resistance: reading a tile's DCOF rating
• Flooring that's kind to walkers and wheels
• Why older eyes need more light
• Glare, contrast and color temperature
• Lever handles, D-pulls and touch latches