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Aging-In-Place

- Make your house a home for a lifetime.

What is Aging-In-Place?

In plain English, aging-in-place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime.

The majority of Americans over the age of 45 want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout their maturing years. According to the AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in your home safely, independently and comfortably.

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How?

To age in place safely and comfortably, you may need a few modifications to your home:

• Installation of bath and shower grab bars
• Adjustment of kitchen and bathroom countertop heights
• Creation of a multi-functional first floor master suite

Who can you rely on to modify your home?

Sycamore Builders has experience in:

• The unique needs of the older adult population
• Aging-in-place home modifications
• Common remodeling projects
• Solutions to common barriers, and
• Construction, remodeling, and design experience

Recent Aging-In-Place projects Sycamore Builders has completed are:

Master bedroom bathroom suite including a nursing station for a 17-year old severely handicap child needing 24-hour nursing care;

First floor master bedroom handicap bath remodel enabling a customer remain in her home of over 80 years;

First floor Master Suite with a kitchenette and 2nd floor guest rooms allowing an extended family to care of a mother in the early stages of Alzheimer’s;

In-law quarters with a full kitchen and a bathroom with a wheelchair accessible shower stall enabling a Alzheimer’s patient to continue to receive family care.

We designed/built a home which enabled a young father to dine with his four children after being unable to for years due to a severe limitation caused by a back injury.

When considering modifying your home, ask yourself:

• Do I want to add a bathroom and possibly a bedroom to the main level?
• How can I make my kitchen more functional?
• Am I worried about preventing falls?
• How much money can I budget for this project?
• Will I need to get a home equity loan or a reverse mortgage Sovereign Bank?
• Will other members of my family benefit from modifications?
• Will remodeling increase the energy efficiency of my home?

Read what our past clients have had to say:

"We have had Sycamore Builders do two additions to our home. In both cases, the workmanship was careful and to a high standard. The construction was started when agreed to and concluded in a timely fashion. We would highly recommend them to any and all who value high quality, responsible, prompt and guaranteed work."
     -- Doug & Connie - Lancaster County

"Six years ago Sycamore Builders did a terrific job building an addition to our house. They were very dependable and on time. Their workmanship was excellent. We are happy the way the renovations turned out."
     -- Anna & Tony – Lancaster County

"In the nine years since they designed and built my retirement home, I have had Sycamore Builders Construction finish a recreation room in my daylight basement and add a three season sunroom. I really enjoy relaxing in my sunroom and the recreation room is great for family activities and gatherings. I have been very satisfied with their service and professionalism."
      -- Elva - Lancaster County

"We lived in a normal two-story house.  However, as a man with a deteriorating back disability, I was finding the frequent trek upstairs to my bed increasingly long and painful.  My family and friends were seeing less and less of me until we got together with Sycamore Builders.  We now live in a beautiful custom built home designed to accommodate my physical limitations while allowing the rest of the family to function smoothly.  Sycamore Builders practical ideas, foresight, and management allowed me to build a wonderful home that suits my special needs.  Thank you, Larry"
      -- Mike & Mary Jane – Lancaster County

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