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Actionable tips, how-to guides, and expert insights to help families and professionals make aging in place safer, smarter, and more empowering—straight from the Age Safe America team.

Why Home Builders Should Offer Aging in Place Assessments to Every Homeowner
Discover why home builders should offer aging in place assessments and how aging in place certification helps plan smart senior home modifications that improve safety, accessibility, and long-term independence for homeowners of all ages.

How to Become a Certified Senior Home Safety Assessor: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to become a certified senior home safety specialist with this step-by-step guide. Discover how to perform a professional home assessment for seniors and build a rewarding career helping older adults live safely and independently.

Home Safety Evaluation vs. Home Inspection: Understanding the Key Differences
Learn the key differences between a senior home safety evaluation and a home inspection. Discover how professional home assessment services identify fall risks and recommend practical modifications to help older adults live safely and independently at home.

Grab Bars: Where They Should Be Installed in Every Home for Maximum Safety
Learn the best locations, recommended heights, and expert techniques for grab bar installation. Discover how to install grab bars for seniors correctly to improve bathroom safety, prevent falls, and support independent living at home.

Aging in Place Consultant vs. Occupational Therapist: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences between an aging in place consultant and an occupational therapist, and discover how aging in place certification helps professionals improve home safety and support older adults in living independently for longer.

10 Professionals Who Should Become Senior Home Safety Specialists (And Why)
Discover the 10 professionals who can benefit most from a senior home safety certification and aging in place certification to expand their expertise, better support older adults, and meet the growing demand for safer, more accessible homes.