Aging in place with peace of mind
“Taking a shower and having proper handrails in the tub. The handrail in the hallway for helping us steady ourselves,” Bryant says. “They’re little things, but they’re game-changers when you get older.”
“Taking a shower and having proper handrails in the tub. The handrail in the hallway for helping us steady ourselves,” Bryant says. “They’re little things, but they’re game-changers when you get older.”
Children living in inadequate housing in urban areas are one of the most vulnerable groups globally. Read our discussion paper, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNICEF for the World Urban Forum, on challenges faced by children in urban areas and strategies to enable a sustainable future for them.
In November 2020, Tvasta Manufacturing printed a 600-square-foot home in concrete over the course of 30 days, made possible with investment from Habitat’s ShelterTech. With improvements, the start-up hopes to cut that time down to about a week.
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding the killings of eight people in the Atlanta area, which included six members of the Asian community.
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan T.M. Reckford issued this statement following the jury’s finding of guilt of the officer charged in the killing of George Floyd.
Habitat for Humanity International CEO, UN-Habitat executive director and Costa Rican president will headline virtual version of region’s leading housing forum May 17-21.
Our Better Angels can be a great gift for anyone standing at a crossroads — a graduation, a loss, or an opportunity — and who is eager to find purpose and take action to improve their own lives and the lives of others.
Larson shares why he supports affordable housing and why he believes it will take all of us coming together to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our resources hub is a launching point for the other housing organizations to learn about and implement Habitat’s innovative aging in place solutions, resources and data with the goal of helping even more older adults age in the homes and communities they love.
By partnering with Habitat’s Aging in Place program, older adults across the U.S. are able to access the resources they need to age in their homes, while maintaining both their independence and quality of life. The results are happier, healthier older adults – just take a look at some of the stories they’ve shared with us.