From
the AARP:
as a Certified Age-In-Place Specialist
(CAPS). Builders who have successfully completed training through
the NAHB achieve this designation
As more and more of the population
reaches retirement age, CAPS training will take
on greater significance. CAPS is something every homeowner, no matter their current age,
should
think about. CAPS is about fitting your house now, for the future. It is about comfort and transition as your needs change.
Think
about it—wider doorways, which allow for wheelchair access, are elegant. Zero step entry from the garage is stroller ready too. As for handlebars,
you may not need to put them on the wall just yet, but inside, the
wall can be reinforced for the day you might need them.
The purpose
of CAPS is to prepare now, for your future. Life can be tricky,
but with a little forethought, your home can comfort you, and keep
you safe, for as long as you want it to.