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A Glimpse Into Life Story Writing

Learn some tips for identifying important milestones, events and themes when writing a life story to pass on to future generations.

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A Glimpse Into Obituary Writing

Learn some basic considerations for writing an obituary that captures significant life milestones and events.

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A Glimpse Into Family History Writing

Learn some writing tips for researching family history and genealogy and organizing your findings into compelling stories.

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Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing

Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing workshops offer free, professional writing guidance on a variety of topics, including life story writing, obituaries and family history.

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What is a Care Conversation?

Care conversations are a one-hour, no-cost conversation to discuss elder care or planning questions that you may have.

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Advance Care Planning

Not sure where to start when putting together an advance care plan for your loved ones? Learn some key considerations to get the conversation started.

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Why Accessible Routes Matter

By making sure that there are accessible routes to essential facilities in the home, you are ensuring that a person with a disability could live in that unit.

Modern, adaptable bathroom design. A wheelchair user has access to all key functions in the bathroom including the shower, commode and sink.

What You Need To Know About the Bathroom

The bathroom is arguably the most-important room in a residential setting when it comes to occupants or visitors who have disabilities.

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How Much Does an Adaptable Home Cost?

Cost is an important consideration when implementing the Adaptable Home Certification Program in your community. It will be important for you to identify strategies to offset these costs for developers and builders.

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Why No-Step Entrances Matter

Adaptable homes ensure that at least one entrance could easily have a ramp added to gain access to all essential facilities within the home.