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Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?
A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous… -
Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts
More than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall every year and many of those accidents occur at home. So, AARP wants to help you make your home safer for your loved ones.… -
Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa is working to expand access to this housing option by championing a… -
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?
Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time… -
Kitchens: The Heart of the Home
Though the kitchen is a place of togetherness, they harbor risks, and these dangers worsen as we age. … -
Improve Bathroom Safety: Prevent Slips and Falls
Make your bathroom safer as you age. Discover tips to prevent slips and falls, ensuring a secure environment for daily tasks.… -
Want to Improve Your Community? AARP Community Challenge Grant Applications Due March 6
Most Americans want to stay in their communities for their lifetime, and they need those communities to be ready.… -
Get Your Free AARP HomeFit® Guide
Read the free AARP HomeFit® Guide to find low- and no-cost changes you can make now and help your family flourish for years to come.… -
Slideshow - Home Design for Aging in Place
A retired Oregon couple builds a house that truly works for people of all ages.… -
Readers Sent Us Their Ideas for a Dream Home and Community for Aging
The common theme: Existing structures should be redesigned to provide safe and affordable housing…
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