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$500,000, and you design a million- dollar house, you haven’t helped that family,” says Vasconcellos. “Our company helps people stay within their budgets. That’s key. We educate our clients from a real es- tate standpoint, to make sure they’ re doing the right thing for themselves and their family at the right cost.”
Make sure kitchens and ground floor rooms are designed to be func- tional for adults aging in place, with easy-to-reach cabinets and cup- boards, open floor plans whenever possible, and safer flooring. And, as Vasconcellos reminds us, multistory homes must be planned to accom- modate aging generations.
“People say, ‘We want a two- story home with bedrooms up- stairs, and kitchen and living room downstairs.
“I’m 44 years old, and if I built a house for myself today, I’d have at least one bedroom and bathroom downstairs.”
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rails. Make sure they’ re shaded and protected from the elements.
Thanks to quality construction and excellent customer service, At- las has been voted “Hawaii’s Best” contractor for the past six years in Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Ha- waii’s Best people’s choice awards. Through a careful planning process that includes monthly seminars, open houses that showcase proj- ects in their finishing stages, and multiple meetings to gather specific information about the family’s life- style and needs, Atlas Construction consistently meets and exceeds ex- pectations with its projects.
As a certified Aging In Place/ Universal Design company, Atlas helps families plan for future gen- erations.
“When we design a home, we ask a lot of questions,” Vasconcellos says. “Learning how the family will use the house today, tomorrow and in the future helps us build design op- tions for them. I think we’re experts in understanding how people live.”
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Child-proofing is important if lit- tle ones will be growing up in your house. For aging eyes, adequate lighting is important. In bathrooms, falls can be prevented with a series of safety measures.
Try to make sure that everybody in the family has his or her own space, but don’t forget to create ar- eas where everybody can gather for family time and fun!
SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY ARE KEY
This ad is not from HUD, VA or FHA and was not reviewed or approved by any government agency. Mann Mortgage is not endorsed by, nor is affiliated with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. This is not a commitment to lend. Not everyone will qualify. Loans are subject to credit approval. Mann Mortgage, 668 Kailua Rd., Kailua, HI 96734.
“When we design for aging in place, we recommend installing 3-foot doors in case somebody needs a wheelchair, and building with provisions for grab bars, bench seating, and a shower that some- body can easily get in and out of,” Vasconcellos says.
Reduced mobility makes it hard for older folks to get outside safe- ly. Create accessible outdoor areas with ramps equipped with hand-
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