Am I Too Young For This? Tips For Aging In Place

Join us as we talk about the subject of having a functional, comfortable, and well-designed home as you age. We share the story of a homeowner having to re-design her life and the way her home functioned after an MS diagnosis.  How you can incorporate products into your home to make it safer and more convenient.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: It is possible to decorate your home in a classy, beautiful way that is both an accessible and a functional space. You are never too young to be thinking about ways to make your life easier in the future. Disabilities can come up at any age, such as MS, limitations from a stroke, or having to use a wheelchair for any period of time.  Being prepared can set you up for success in the unfortunate event that something happens. Do any renovations now before you are in a situation where they have to be done as a result of aging or an accident happening.    RESOURCE LINKS: Kandrac & Kole Website Kandrac & Kole on Instagram Kandrac & Kole on YouTube   BIO:  Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine, and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signature use of color and pattern, and one-of-a-kind, custom designs.   As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels, and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast, and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly’s love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. SPONSOR:  Today’s episode is sponsored by Gabby Home. Gabby melds traditional and modern design for a beautiful, transitional style. They create exclusive furnishings, statement-making lighting that conveys just the right bit of “wow”. It is our go-to brand for fresh, transitional design pieces that elevate a room’s style. They carry unique and organic-inspired materials such as rattan, bone, and reclaimed wood. Their mirrors, lighting, and furniture are a highlight in whatever room they are placed. You can visit a GABBY to-the-trade showroom in Atlanta, High Point, or Dallas. While you are there, check out some of our all-time favorites, like the Elena table lamp, the Colton coffee table, and the Jasper desk.   QUOTES:  Funny Quote “They should make an alarm clock that sounds like a dog or cat ready to vomit. Nothing makes me jump out of bed faster…” - Anonymous  Serious Quote “Respect the old when you are young. Help the weak when you are strong. Confess your faults when you are wrong. Because one day you will be old, weak, and wrong.” - Anonymous