Home Modifications Questions and Answers

This month I will begin an occasional series in Housing Matters listing some of the questions that get asked about various subjects concerning home modifications and their answers. If you have questions you would like to see answered here, please send them to cmoore@solidrockenterprises.com or call 540-384-2064. I hope this…

Sometimes a Little goes a Long Way

Generally speaking, most people thank of remodeling or home modifications as being expensive. Without question, many of the solutions that we talk about in Housing Matters can be costly. There are, however, many effective aging in place solutions that are surprisingly affordable. A Baltimore area study being conducted by the…

Fall Protection in the Home

The Christmas season is upon us. All the sights, sounds, smells and tastes that we associate with the wonderful celebration of the birth of Christ fill most of us with warm feelings. We scurry around looking for just the right gift for that special someone. But what to get for…

Watch out for Falls!

Falls in the home are a major problem for seniors. Each year more than a third of adults sixty five and older will fall. Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults by more than a four to one ratio. These falls are more than twice as likely…

The Benefits of Planning Ahead

If you are anything like the vast majority of Americans over the age of 45 you want to live out the remainder of your days in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home. You have likely lived there for many years, probably because you like the home and…

Aging in Place Planning Guide

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