* Do you need help getting around your house?

* Are you currently recovering from a total hip or knee replacement?

* Do you use a cane or walker to help you get around?

* Do you want to invite your aging parents for Christmas but can't because you have stairs in your home?

* Have you ever wished you could have a house on one level?

* Have you ever needed or wanted a bedroom or bathroom on the first floor of your home?

* If you answered those questions with a yes, keep reading this book to learn ways to design your home to be accessible for you and your visitors.

In this book, you will discover:

* Why would you want to Age In Place at home?

* Why take my advice?

* What is Universal Design?

* Who will benefit from Universal Home Design?

* Why should you incorporate universal design into your home?

* What Is Aging in Place?

* What Does an Aging-In-Place Renovation Mean?

* Learn how to design your home (room by room) for you to Age-In-Place.

* Who are the professionals who specialize in Aging-in-Place?

* How to get help from professionals who specialize in Aging-in-place?

* What is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)?

* What current technology and home automation options can help you Age-In-Place?

* What are the current services and resources that can help you Age-In-Place?

* What are the existing financial resources that can help you to Age-In-Place?

* It is an easy-to-follow book about creating an accessible home to help you remain safe and independent.

* After learning from my experience designing homes that incorporate wheelchair-accessible and Age-in-Place features, you will know how to create your accessible home.

* This book is for anyone who has felt frustrated by the general lack of accessible home design resources that are currently available.