Age Well Home and Lifestyle

Aging in Place vs. Universal Design: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters


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What’s the difference between aging in place design and universal design—and why does it matter for your future?


In this solo episode of the Age Well Home & Lifestyle Podcast, Kelly Bradley—licensed physical therapist, interior designer, and CEO of Age Well—shares how she helps families design homes that are not only safe and functional, but also beautiful, healing, and future-ready.


You’ll learn:

✅ The difference between reactive “aging in place” design and proactive universal design

✅ What makes Kelly’s Gold Standard Aging in Place Assessment unique

✅ The 10 key principles of Universal Design every home should have

✅ Why it’s time to shift the conversation from safety to long-term wellness at home

✅ How to support multigenerational living, home-based work, and wellness spaces through thoughtful design

✅ Why non-toxic materials, aesthetics, and function matter more than ever


If you're planning to renovate, build, or just want to create a home that grows with you, this episode is for you.


🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts:

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tk3WxaU4ZC5FqMlDzGzss?si=66e8ad3c40934d5d

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/age-well-home-lifestyle/id1817678569

📺 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AgeWell-Home-Lifestyle

🌐 Learn more or connect with Kelly: https://www.agewellhomeandlifestyle.com


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👇 👇 Ready to design a home that helps you thrive, not just survive? Let’s talk.

Book a discovery call: https://www.agewellhomeandlifestyle.com/contact


Connect with Kelly on Social Media:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agewellhomeandlifestyle

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellybradleylifestyledesign

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bradley-022108183

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Age Well Home and LifestyleBy Kelly Bradley