Sketch of a house with dormer windows, the words 'Flourishing at Home' written across the roof, and a red heart at the front door.

A guide to making your home safe,
comfortable and accessible for every generation

Dr. Debbie Popielarczyk, Physical Therapist

Sketch of a house with a sign that reads 'FLOURISHING AT HOME' and a red heart in front of the door.

Flourishing at Home where you will find ideas and products for Aging in Place, Multigenerational Living, Enhancing Safety, Comfort and Independence in your home spaces for all ages.

Close-up of a newborn baby's face with light brown hair and slightly pink skin.
A young girl sitting on a plastic chair in a hallway, wearing a red top and pink pajama pants with a butterfly pattern, with two adults standing beside her.
A woman wearing sunglasses, a black t-shirt, and rolled-up jeans is walking on a concrete driveway while holding a crutch with a blue cushioned handle under her left arm. She is wearing flip-flops and her hair is tied back.
Child riding a wooden bicycle with blue rubber tires on a brick sidewalk in a park.

No matter what your mobility

  • none like a newborn

  • sliding down stairs

  • on crutches

  • using a walker…

    We can use Universal Design (UD) to make our homes safe, comfortable and improve independence.

A person wearing a green jacket holding a decorated walking cane on a sidewalk, with other pedestrians around.
Older man and woman in a hallway with walkers and a red mobility aid, smiling at each other.
A black and white photo showing a woman sitting on a floral couch, holding a small dog, with a young girl hugging her and a man smiling and leaning in from the right, displaying the concept of Multigenerational Living.

Multigenerations

  • Can live together safely

  • comfortably

  • with dignity at any age

when Universal Design(UD) concepts are incorporated into the home design.

Four elderly women and a young woman smiling outdoors, one woman holding a newborn baby.

4 Steps to Flourishing at Home

  1. Become familiar with Universal Design Principles

  2. Use the Blog starting with ” It Begins with an Entrance”

  3. Match UD solutions to your problems spaces/products

  4. Convert your home so you can rest, imagine, grow and heal!

    No one knows what tomorrow will bring, but when a person has that kind of home, a design addressing needs at every continuum of aging, they are free to flourish.

Debbie has curated this educational information from 50 years of professional experience. You will find it is tailored to most of your needs.

Empty wheelchair in a room beside wooden chairs, colorful carpet on the floor, and a dark wall in the background.

Disclaimer: While I have strived to ensure the accuracy of the information, links and sources listed, any reliance on such information, links and sources is strictly at your own risk. This information deals with common issues related to aging in place and mobility. Your individual circumstances may require additional resources in order to make the best decision.