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Posted by John Peavey, PE on August 25, 2025

How Product Manufacturers Can Design for Aging in Place

As the U.S. population ages—by the year 2040, it is estimated that over 80 million adults will be age 65 and older—there will be a growing need for more long-term care solutions. Many seniors express a strong preference to stay in their homes, and with appropriate support, such as home modifications, accessible transportation, in-home healthcare, and social engagement within a familiar community, creating an opportunity for product developers and manufacturers to create solutions supporting aging in place.

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