Design For Aging In Place Is Not A Trend du Jour.. But A Fact Of Life for Baby Boomers

Never would I have thought in my career that I would get a call from a major publishing house like John Wiley whose interior design editor at the time John Czarnecki asked about whether there was any interest in writing a book about the upcoming trend of creating homes that support one's independence.  It was surely a surprise and a welcome opportunity to work with a colleague of mind, Drue Lawlor, FASID to help communicate this important concept to interior designers, architects and home builders.  But how do you write a book when you never have contemplated doing any thing of the like.  John quickly replied that he and his editorial staff would guide Drue and myself thru the process from word creation to book cover.  And so we did.

Since that time, Drue and I have been seeing the book pop up in many places including Amazon.com, Barnes + Noble and book sellers from Seattle to Miami, Chicago to Houston. And when we do see it,... we grin... Because we know the message is gaining ground that you can design homes with a certain level of accessibility AND make it look great.  

And isn't that the best alternative when one considers that being in a home of ones choosing is the "ideal independence?"  We think it is and we think that is how it should be no matter the age, no matter the ability.  And with so many baby boomers reaching that time in their life where certain decisions are being made, they are discovering that aging in place is not a trend for the moment but a lifestyle that supports safety, security and independence. 

In a recent post on a blog, the book received many nice compliments.  
Check it out:  CLICK HERE.

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