The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation is the result of the work of the Remodelors Council -- in conjunction with the NAHB Research Center, 50+ Housing Council and AARP.
The three-day training program equips graduates with the technical, customer service and marketing skills required to effectively service the burgeoning market for aging-in-place home modifications.
Demographic trends indicate that home owners who plan to stay in their homes as they get older instead of making other housing accommodations are one of the fastest growing segments of the residential remodeling market. Many of these households can be expected to call on remodelers to adapt their homes to their changing needs and lifestyles in order to maintain their independence.
Why was CAPS developed?
The results of an AARP's study sent two messages loud and clear:
* Americans prefer to remain in their homes as they mature, rather than seek assisted living and other arrangements
* Older consumers want a reliable means of identifying the professionals they can trust to remodel their homes
