Design

Given the turmoil and tumult of the times, it’s likely that many of us are trying to determine how best to express our emotions in ways beyond words. We may see T-shirts with images and expressions broadcasting political activism (or accessories that implore us to vote!) and we may even…

Whether young or old, it’s likely that the COVID pandemic has left you questioning where you want to live and under what circumstances. Wherever you call home, you’ve likely never thought so much about where you live and whether you should move. For older adults, for whom transitional and new…

If there’s perhaps a silver lining to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s the light that’s been shone on older adults and the often suboptimal choices they face when it comes to housing. In particular, we’ve seen stark imagery of the understaffed and frankly dismal options older adults may confront when it…

The data are quite clear: most of us would rather grow older in our own homes than move to a facility or move in with family members. But the reality is that the home in which you raised your family or to which you downsized may not accommodate your changing…

You may know his name from sheets you bought at TJ Maxx, or maybe some accessory you picked up at Marshalls. But before he had arranged to have his name plastered on every conceivable item of clothing or home decor, Pierre Cardin was a fashion-forward leading Parisian clothing designer, responsible…

Homes for the nuclear family? Step to the side (or step inside) to instead take a look at intergenerational housing communities. A growing trend, this form of housing can take many shapes and can offer advantages for everyone involved, including extra support for children and companionship for seniors who might…