Better Years

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Trends

What's shaping the way people make their homes work for the years ahead — the ideas, technology, and design thinking worth paying attention to.

We're building out this section with regular, expert-reviewed takes on where aging in place is heading. Until then, our guides cover the fundamentals that don't change.

Universal design, mainstreamed

Features that used to read 'medical' are now just good design — curbless showers, lever handles, and lighting that works for everyone.

Helpful home technology

Which sensors, lighting, and monitoring tools actually earn their place, and which add cost without adding safety.

Planning earlier

More families are making changes before a fall, not after. We track what proactive planning looks like in practice.

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