A brief synopsis of requirements and actual barrier-free bathrooms for Aging In Place clients designed and built by HB Building + Design in 2009.

1. Design-Build Partners for Aging In Place Jane Regan, hb building + design inc.

2. How We Found our Niche HB Design Located near Half Moon Bay, Nor Cal coast side Dense 45+ Homeowners in Desirable Climate Serve San Francisco, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara Counties High end bath remodels for disabled, sometimes older clients Different type customer Specific special needs Trust, relationships very important Personal First specialized training 2007 Aging in Place? What’s that? HB Team w/ Eleanor, Senior Coastsider’s Day 2008

3. First Designs Fit the Statistics 85% of Adults want to live at home as long as possible* Boomer households represent 45% of all US families Physical Environment is major factor for independent living Falls are leading cause of death for Seniors When you really need it, it’s almost too late Jim B - Biking accident, lost leg Jerry M – Progressive MS Irene C – Sudden onset ALS David F – Massive heart attack while driving AARP Jim’s Shower

5. Recommend not advertising frailty to ‘street’

6. Exit via garage to rear ramp

7. Auto On lighting near home entrances

8. Exterior elevator installation popular in hilly areas

9. Total Cost Installed ~$35k

10. Use existing deck

11. Encourage Universal Design for allIrene’s Lift

12. Build in Ageless Style Safety Increase lighting in kitchen and bath Minimize need to reach Closet Organizers Lower beds Use highly contrasting colors Eliminate throw rugs Remove exposed electric cords June’s Bath

13. Build in Ageless Style Bath Efficiency Walk in showers Adjustable hand showers Motion sensors on light switches Illuminated light switches Raised height toilets Grab Bars everywhere Jerry’s Bath

14. Build in Ageless Style Convenience + Comfort Wider doorways , or remove doors Remove walls to allow for wider halls Natural Daylight with Solatube Sun Tunnels Rocker Switches for lights Multiple Heights on built in cabinetry Pressure Sensitive cook tops Lever Handles on doors & faucets Remove under sink cabinet

15. Build in Ageless Style Low Maintenance Slip Resistant Surfaces ‘green’ flooring, bamboo, cork, marmoleum Short pile carpet Washer/Dryer on main level, front loading Master bedroom on main level Non-porous kitchen & vanity countertops Laminate, Corian no staining, easy to clean Irene’s Baths

16. Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late 86 Year Old Man falls off deck while fixing loose rail Breaks 7th vertebrae 3 mos rehab, comes home Would not allow changes except: adding 2 grab bars 2nd banisters on stairways Resurface vanity top New lever handle plumbing on vanity Bob, Roberto (HB) + Evelyn

17. Sometimes we can’t help Client is too helpless Does not have any financial means Personal communication issues Are distrusting or depressed We call in another support team member Dr. Eric Shapira Aging Mentor Services, author, A New Wrinkle Noreen Cooper Heavlin Sorting Things Out, professional organizer

18. Call a Specialist! Certified in Design for Aging In Place Experienced in Interior and Exterior Planning Remodels include Elevators, Ramps, Bath & Kitchen modifications, Grab Bar procurement & installation Can discus Universal Design with people of all ages Act as a guide to lifespan design for an active lifestyle A coach for Independent living Decisions for built In, lasting value Knows the marketplace for best value and style

20. All selections done on line by Price, Purpose and Style

21. Once final, an Authorized Bath Pack Affiliate contractor will come to your home, verify measurements, finalize selections, procure permit

23. Barrier Free Design

25. Convert your bath for comfortably aging

26. From the comfort of your own home

27. Choose a high end finished design for affordable price

28. High quality, durable, beautiful, and easy to care for

29. ADA compliant lighting, flooring, plumbing fixtures, tile and cabinetry selections

30. Reliable installers, specially trained in working with older clients.

31. Built in renewable resources used whenever possibleSenior Coastsiders Home Rehab Day ‘09

32. HB Building + Design Inc. YOUR PARTNER IN DESIGN FOR TRANSITIONAL COMFORT! Jerry’s Bath Michael’s Bath Val & Geoff’s Shower + Tub