Infographic Shows How Seniors Are Influencing Home Design

MySilverAge's infographic provides the five most popular home design and accessibility trends

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Aug 19, 2013, 10:00 ET

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- By 2050, one in five Americans will be 65 years or older. To accommodate this shift, today's homes are being designed—or redesigned—to better suit residents as they age.

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From remodeling bathrooms to relocating the master suite, aging baby boomers are driving designs centered around mobility and convenience. To see a list of the five most popular household trends for seniors, download "Home Design Trends for Accessibility," an infographic from MySilverAge.com.

The kitchen tops the list of home spaces with senior-friendly features. Universal design improvements include:

Larger, easy-to-grab pulls instead of knobs
Ranges with controls at the front
Varied counter heights
Lever-handle faucets
Drawer-style appliances, such as dishwashers
30–48 inches of floor space in front of each appliance

Accessible design is an important consideration as older adults examine the safety and suitability of their homes. The MySilverAge infographic offers tips for enhancing different spaces to make homes more suitable for future needs. View the infographic at:
http://www.mysilverage.com/PRNhometrends.

About MySilverAge
MySilverAge is a website and online resource center, brought to you by be.group, that is designed to help seniors enjoy "what's next." MySilverAge brings together thought leaders on the subject of successful aging, leading intelligence on healthy aging and senior living, and expert tips and advice for creating the home, community and relationships in which seniors can thrive.

About be.group
As one of California's largest nonprofit providers of senior living communities, be.group is committed to creating communities and services that make the lives of older adults more fulfilling. be.group's dedicated, well-trained staff is devoted to helping its residents and clients discover new ways to embrace life's possibilities and new options for exploring their potential. Follow @begroupliving on Twitter.

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SOURCE MySilverAge.com