Guides

• Aging in place checklist, room by room

  A room-by-room aging in place checklist built from CDC, NIA and ADA guidance, with what to look for, the usual fix and what it costs in 2026.

• Home modifications for seniors cost (2026)

  What aging-in-place home modifications cost in 2026, from free fixes to stair lifts, with national ranges, sources and four realistic budgets.

• Grants for home modifications for seniors

  The US grants and programs that pay for aging-in-place home modifications in 2026, with verified amounts, who qualifies and how to apply.

• Bathroom safety for the elderly

  How to make a bathroom safe for an elderly parent, in order of value: non-slip floors, grab bars, toilet height, seated bathing, then a shower conversion.

• CAPS contractors and the questions to ask

  What a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) is, how to find one, and the questions to ask before hiring anyone for home modifications.

• Fall prevention at home for older adults

  The home changes that prevent falls for older adults, ranked by value, with CDC and NIA guidance, US costs, and what the CAPABLE research program found.

• Aging in place vs assisted living costs

  Aging in place vs assisted living in 2026 numbers. Assisted living's median is $6,200 a month; in-home care is $35 an hour. How to compare them fairly.

• Preparing a parent's home after a hospital stay

  How to get a parent's home ready for a hospital discharge in a few days, room by room, with the equipment Medicare can cover and the fixes to do first.