This Old House
A home to grow old in—safely
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Most Americans say they want to grow old in their homes. The market for gadgets and other products to help them do that could reach $20 billion by 2020, says Laurie Orlov, an analyst at Aging in Place Technology Watch. Here’s a mix of low- and high-tech offerings.
1. A safer bathroom
Sabi, a Silicon Valley design studio, is selling a line of mirrors, shelving, and grab bars that are ergonomic, attractive, and easy to assemble. The items, priced between $30 and $160, are sold on Sabi’s website and will soon be available on Target.com.