If you're a homeowner, you probably consider your home to be a long-term investment. But have you thought about future-proofing your house to maximize its value? Is your house large and accessible ...

Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband, Mark Leder, created a sustainable universal design home. CHICAGO — According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, about one in seven Americans is disabled. That number is ...

Perhaps it was the frustrating time your hands were full and you couldn't open the door. Or you struggled to stoop down low to plug in a charger. Or you stumbled over a loose rug. You might have ...

The number of baby boomers – people ages 65 and older – in the United States has increased steadily during the past century. Many baby boomers are in the process of deciding if they want to stay in ...

As more and more complex medical devices are being operated at home, manufacturers need to develop them with disabled users in mind. Stephen B. Wilcox, PhD The Personel Lasette from Cell Robotics ...

As Amy Vaughn hangs up from a call, she confirms an evolutionary residential trend: the housing market is changing in favor of accessibility, comfort and functionality. "That was another couple who ...