Books on Universal Design for Aging in Place
(Available in the GrayTimes Amazon.com store)

by Wendy Jordon

Color photographs and before-and-after floor plans show how accessibility standards have been incorporated. The mix of projects encompasses small and large houses; one-story and multi-story houses; and ideas for general accessibility and comfort. There is an emphasis on remodeled projects, but new homes designed with an eye toward accessibility are included as well. Chapters cover accessible home planning, from room arrangements to kitchens, baths, entries, and exterior areas.

From RSMeans

The book’s color photos and expert guidance cover every area from kitchens, baths, bedrooms, family rooms, and garages to yards and patios. You’ll get professional design ideas for room and furniture arrangement; lighting; materials; and comfort, safety and ease of use. Budget estimates give you an idea how much these projects will cost.

by Donna Christner-Lile

A simple and straightforward guide to the sensitive issues facing caregivers and seniors who want to live at home. The book gives complete instructions to the safe and healthy way to successfully make living at home a reality. This book is for every senior who doesn’t want to live in a senior community, their adult children, caregivers and retirees building or remodeling their retirement homes.

Practical information for homeowners who want to do their own work in adapting their existing homes for the comfort, convenience, and safety of those with various kinds and degrees of physical disability. The how-to instructions are clearly written and well illustrated. A handy reference work for those who want a source of such information as where and how high (and how many) grab bars should be installed to provide an ADA-appropriate bath or shower.

by Adelaide Altman

A practical and timely guide to help prevent accidents, ensure comfort, and maintain an independent, sustainable lifestyle in your own home as you age. ElderHouse explains basic interior design elements to maximize living pleasure in a smaller living space. These homes that emphasize abilities, not disabilities

by William K. Wasch

This book is a step by step home assessment and planning guide for middle age and older adults. It includes practical and applied tips on how to evaluate where and how you want to live, where you want to retire and what needs you can anticipate. Many of the remodeling tips also are helpful to those who use a wheelchair or other equipment.

By Fairview Health Services

This book explains how to make homes more accessible. It includes information on certain building features that can be included in a new or existing house that will meet your physical needs as you age. You can use this booklet’s home checklist and then consult with an architect, builder, designer, or occupational therapist to determine which features are most appropriate for your home.

by Drue Lawlor and Michael A. Thomas

Incorporating design concepts and principles with discussion of design concepts and principles with discussion of design solutions and product options, this guide to designing homes explains how to meet the needs of clients who intend to age in place with style.

by Thomas D. Davies Jr. and Carol Peredo Lopez

Each chapter addresses accessibility related to specific building components. Subjects include entrances, residential elevators and lifts, kitchen design, bath and toilet room plans, plumbing fixtures, grab bars, doors, windows and outdoor rooms, and garden paths.

by Barrier Free Environments Incorporated

The book emphasizes universally usable and marketable environments. It covers the full gamut of accessible design and construction options for: