What is Aging in Place?
Simply put, aging-in-place is the term given when people, particularly seniors, choose, or desire to remain living in their home whilst continuing to mature.
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Many of us love the comforting feeling of familiar surroundings, they are the things that make a house a home!
Most people reach a point in their lives where they just want to “Stay put”! They are done moving, the kids have flown the coop and it’s time to relax. About this time, these same people, often realize that what they needed in a home 20 years ago isn’t what they need now or will likely need in the future. (And make no mistake, most of us will fall in this category eventually, if we are lucky enough).
An AARP poll asked, how well does your home meet your needs? Only 51% of the people asked said their home was able to meet their needs well. And, the number of people 65 and over is expected to increase from about 35 million in 2000 to 55 million by 2020 and grow from there yearly! So, they have some choices:
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They can stay in their home until they want, or need to sell, and then move into a care facility or with a family member.
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They can make changes to their home now, so they can continue to live in the house they call home possibly indefinitely!
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They can find a different home, maybe smaller and easier to manage or in a neighborhood that suits them better. And, if this home is not completely fitting to their current needs and circumstances, they can have the home “Customized” to suit those needs and in preparation for demands the future may bring.
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Lastly, they can choose to have a specialized builder design and construct a smart, comfortable, and efficient new home that will fit their needs now and in the future and in the area of their choice.
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Whether the client chooses to make significant changes to an existing home or they choose to design and build a beautiful new, more compact and efficient home with the facilities, floor plan and, features that will meet the needs of current and future circumstances, they will need the services of a CAPS professional, Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
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There are only a handful of CAPS professionals in the state of Indiana that are certified by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) to perform this highly specialized and valuable construction work.
TG Assessments LLC is one of the few Indiana Aging in Place Specialists.
These construction services also extend to those people who have special needs in their living accommodation whether they are mature or not. As CAPS Specialists we are certified and trained to design, customize, or construct homes that meet the requirements of people with specific health complications and needs. These circumstances may be ongoing or may be the result of a recent illness or accident that now makes new demands on the client and their home environment.
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We are also trained in specific construction and remodeling projects. We understand costs, accessibility issues, we can offer product recommendations, and we are aware of current codes and standards. Through our certified education in CAPS, and our relationship with qualified health care professionals, we are able to offer the process and resources needed to provide a complete “Aging in Place” or “Special Needs” solution.
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From ramps to enter and exit the home
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Lower cabinets and switches
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Wider doorways
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Custom bathrooms
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Step free floor plans
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Automated lighting and home systems
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And even elevator installation
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Whatever your needs, TG Assessments LLC can work with you to create a safe, comfortable, fulfilling and more independent life in your own home. If you, or someone you love has the need for these Aging in Place services please contact us today.
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As a CAPS Professional for the Indiana area including surrounding communities we will:
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Perform an assessment to identify and prioritize the needs, wants and wishes you have for your home
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Recommend specific design solutions for your home
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Estimate and schedule your project while regarding special considerations
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Identify considerations for executing the job while you are in your residence
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Completely design and construct a custom home specific to your needs and desires
About Us
TG Assessments has offices in Southern/Northern Indiana, with our main office in Indianapolis, Indiana. TG is a Home Assessment Company with an experienced team ready to help. Brandon was a successful owner of a home and commercial contracting company with years of experience in disability related home modifications. While working in the field Brandon began to notice issues that were rising with home assessment companies providing clients with disabilities proper professional services during their home modifications process. After time and money to do research on home assessments and what he would need, John decided it was time to make a change in the industry and thus TG Assessments LLC was born.
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Brandon began putting together a team of professional men and women with experience in;
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Advocacy
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Independent Living
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ADA building codes
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CAPS Certification
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Medicaid Programs
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VR Programs
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Customer Service
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Home Design
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Business Management
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Construction
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And so many more..
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TG Assessments LLC provides home assessment services for disability specific SPEC needs in the home assessment industry. Our aging in place home assessments include initial assessment, complete SPEC development and management, and final exam.
We aspire to provide home assessment services in the disability spectrum to organizations and companies for profit and non who promote the IL philosophy and aging in place lifestyle for their clients.
Our values are targeted towards the client, and the client’s needs above all, we believe that there is a difference between surviving in your home and living in your home and we make it our mission to show our clients the difference.
Our Services
Goverment Funded
TG Assessments works with the AAA’s (Area on Aging Agencies) and Independent Case Managment Companies all over Indiana and their Medicaid Waiver Programs as well as VRS (Vocational Rehabilitation Services) to provide Home Modification Services. With a full SPEC which includes an assessment of the clients home, computer generated designs of existing and proposed layouts, line items to guide contractors, recommended products and a final EXAM, TG Assessments makes it a priority to ensure client satisfaction and professionalism.
Private Sector
TG Assessments wants to provide accessibility services for everyone. For that reason we have a private sector service that allows clients no matter their budget to have their home assessed and create a plan with the help of professionals to make their home accessible, safe, and visit able by others. We can assist in;
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Making your home accessible
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Preparing for the future
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Getting your home ready to sell for a wider audience
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And more
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We will even advocate on your behalf and help you find contractors to do the work.
Other Funders
While we are aware there are many other funders available for Home Modifications. We at TG Assessments never want to turn someone who is in need of Home Modifications away for any reason, not even money and are open to working with new funding sources.
