by Margot Schulman | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Statistics Canada reports that 22.3% of Canadians aged 15 and older and 47% over 75 have a disability that limits their daily activitiesOnly 600 units in Calgary are considered both accessible and affordable [1]Almost half of Canadians report they have a relationship...
by Margot Schulman | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the saying, “life is like a game of cards, you have to play the cards you’re dealt.” This parallel rings true on so many levels for me. It really hits home for Schulman Design and our clients experiencing limitations or changes in their physical...
by Margot Schulman | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Alberta’s seniors’ population will nearly double in the next 20 years, reaching 6.2 million by 20417 baby boomers turn 65 every minute9 in 10 older adults want to live in their homes as long as possible1 in 3 people 65+ years old will experience mobility or cognitive...
by Margot Schulman | Jan 10, 2019 | Accessible Interior Design, Interior Design for Seniors, Uncategorized, Universal Design
As we all start the New Year and get back to daily life—work, kids, aging parents, health—it’s easy to get caught up in the nitty-gritty details and forget (or sometimes avoid) the bigger picture. While connecting with family and friends during the holidays, I took a...
by Margot Schulman | Oct 18, 2018 | Accessible Interior Design, Aging in Place, Interior Design for Seniors, Universal Design
Significant life changes happen when we least expect them. Earlier this year, Schulman Design was approached by a couple to modify their home’s design to address their changing mobility and safety needs. The husband had recently undergone an unexpected surgery that...
