Home Remodeling & Modification Guides for Aging in Place

Below are a links to handbooks and guides to assist people in determining appropriate modifications for their homes to make aging in place safe.

AARP HomeFit Guide

Created to help people stay in the homes they love, the guide offers solutions that range from simple do-it-yourself fixes to more involved improvements.

AARP Housing Resources

AARP has created a number of resources to provide information tips to keep homes in top form for comfort, livability and safety.

Minnesota Live Well at Home

An evaluation resource from Minnesota Board on Aging to help individuals create an action plan for remaining in their home.

Minnesota Chapter of The National Aging in Place Council

The National Aging in Place Council created Act III: Your Plan for Aging in Place, a downloadable template to assist in planning to age in place.

An interactive resource for older adults, families and professions to learn how to make the home a safer and more supportive place for a lifetime. Created by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's Age Well at Home™ program offers a resource list and a downloadable Aging In Place Guide. Additionally through their healthcare partners, patients may be referred to Twin Cities Habitat to Humanity for home modifications which are prescribed to preserve their ability to stay in a healthier, safer home.

White Bear Area Senior Program Guides

The White Bear Area Senior program has created three guides to assist area seniors as they age in community. Their resource guides include a Housing Guide, Transportation Guide and Services Guide. Click on the Elder Resources tab on their website to access the guides.