The Journey of Building, Buying, or Retrofitting Your Forever Home

Name: The Journey of Building, Buying, or Retrofitting Your Forever Home
Start: 2026-03-09T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-09T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Hussey-Mayfield Public Library

Schedule

Mon Mar 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library | Zionsville, IN

Many retirees build, buy, or remodel a home with the expectation that it will be their “forever home.” But here’s the reality: what works at earlier stages of life may not work at later stages. Fast forward 5, 10, or 15 years, and the home you thought was perfect may no longer meet your needs.
Before making decisions that could impact your comfort, safety, and finances down the road, it’s important to know what to consider when building, buying, or remodeling to stay put for the long term.
What You’ll Learn About:
-What occupational and physical therapists recommend for home design and accessibility.
-New technologies and smart home innovations that simplify daily life.
-Affordable accessibility and universal design features that make homes livable at any age.
-Insights Universal Design; adapting homes for the future.
-Best practices for working with builders on custom homes to ensure they meet future needs.
-How some home remodels can increase your home’s value—and how others can negatively affect it.
Don’t let short-term decisions become long-term challenges. Join us to gain insights and strategies for creating a home that grows with you into the years ahead.