Design (Rx) Prescription

Design and remodeling is about problem solving. There are simple things we can modify in our homes that make a huge difference in the activities of daily life, and in the entire mojo of the household. So here’s the story in numbers. In the United Stated, 1 in 50 kids are on the Autism Spectrum. For Alzheimer’s there are 5.3 million people, and 3.9 million live at home. If you know more than one person with autism or Alzheimer’s, you know that it is different for each person. That is why I call this a Design (Rx). We need to select the solutions that will best help your design needs. I’ve been lucky to present my ‘Design Prescription‘ for Alzheimer’s and Autism at national conferences and contribute ideas with journalists. And I'm always looking for new opportunities to share what I've learned. I wish you the best of luck, and endless patience, in your journey. Please email me theresa@myfixituplife.com with any questions.

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AlzDesign: Design can reduce stress in the kitchen for an Alzheimer’s household.
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There are ways you can make your kitchen reduce stress for you and your Alzheimer’s loved one. Kitchens are usually a flurry of activity and…

Alzheimer’s safety. The biggest concern for families has DIY fixes.
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We’ll be sharing ways you can make your Alzheimer’s loved one’s home safer with a few easy DIY and design updates. And we are looking at you to share ideas that have worked in your family.

18 of the 20 most popular kitchens on Houzz aren’t designed for Alzheimer’s
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Kitchen design for Alzheimer’s It’s a luxury, taking a break to fantasize about the gorgeous designs on Houzz. I love the textures, colors, and the…

Updating a bathroom for your Alzheimer’s family member?
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The bathroom doens’t have to be a source of stress for a family living with Alzheimer’s at home.   When your family member is diagnosed…