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for what’s next.
Drew and Jonathan Scott share simple ways to make home work better for the years ahead.
Together with Home Instead, they’re helping families think ahead about life at home—from the physical space to the support that can make everyday routines easier.
Start with the home
Small changes make everyday life easier.
You don’t have to remodel the whole house to make it work better over time.
Drew and Jonathan designed their parents’ home to work well for years to come—and many of the ideas are surprisingly simple.
Keep everyday items within easy reach.
Move frequently used dishes, pantry items, and household essentials where they don’t require as much reaching or bending.
Give every room better light.
Pay special attention to stairs, hallways, entrances, and other frequently traveled areas.
Make moving around easier.
Look for unnecessary steps, cluttered walkways, loose rugs, cords, and other things that can get in the way.
Planning ahead at home
There’s more than one way to make home work for the future.
The right home can look different for everyone. Explore practical questions and ideas to help you think about where you want to live, how your home may need to change, and what could help you continue living life on your terms.
What does aging at home really mean?
Living at home as you age doesn’t have to mean staying in the same house forever. Explore how your home, community, and support system can all be part of a plan built around what matters to you.
Explore what aging at home can look likeShould you stay or should you move?
The home you love today—may or may not—be the home that works best for you years from now. Consider the safety, accessibility, community, and lifestyle questions that can help you weigh your options.
Explore the questions to considerWant to stay at home? Start with a plan.
You don’t need to know exactly what the future will look like. Start with what matters most, take a fresh look at your home, talk with the people you trust, and understand the options available if your needs change.
See how to start planningSupport at home
Sometimes, making home work better means having a little help.
Thoughtful updates can make everyday life at home easier. Sometimes, an extra set of hands can, too.
Maybe meals take more effort than they used to. Errands or household tasks are becoming more difficult to keep up with. Or family visits have started feeling more like a list of things to get done than time together.
Home care can add that support while helping you continue living life at home, your way.
Home care, simply explained
Support for everyday life at home.
Home care is personalized support provided where you already live. It can mean help with everyday routines, short-term support after a hospital or rehab stay, or more ongoing assistance as needs change.
At Home Instead, we start by getting to know what’s working, where support could help, and what matters most to you. Your local team can then create a customized care plan built around your needs, routines, and preferences.