Category: Industry News

When it comes to helping customers find the solution that best suits their needs so they can continue living at home, Jesse Kirchhoff goes above and beyond. Jesse Kirchhoff CAPS, CEAC is the owner of Handyman Solutions/The Aging in Place Store. Jesse got his start in the home modification industry after his mother became sick with cancer 11 years ago. “I realized that there was very little easy-to-find information available if you didn't know the "correct" search terms to look for,”...

VGM Live at Home strives to build a community of “Best in Class” companies to better serve the end-user and create meaningful experiences for their customers. This month, we chatted with Martin Simenc, PE, CAPS, with Home Safety Services about their many rewarding experiences with their customers. One case in particular included building a ramp system in one week for a customer who was recently in a devastating bicycle accident. A physician and avid cyclist was struck by a vehicle...

As I sit here on Thanksgiving Eve writing the year end review, I can’t help but think how grateful I am to work with a group of companies dedicated to helping mobility-challenged and senior families be independent and safe and in their most important place, their HOME! As you get caught up in all the challenges in running your business—either big or small—my hope is that you realize how important the work your company does is for the consumer and the community in which you live....

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By Jim Greatorex, Vice President, VGM Live at Home We had our first conference call meeting with the Home Modification Access Committee on Jan. 24, during which we discussed the big-picture purpose of the committee and how we plan to put together our agendas and address issues at both federal and state levels. One focus is on the following: Contributing to the efforts of getting HR 1780 The Senior Accessibility Act passed. Helping...

By Collin Brecher, VGM Government Relations As an estimated 10,000 baby boomers are expected to retire per day for the next two decades, there will be an unprecedented amount of seniors (60+) wanting to stay in the comfort of their own homes. In order to do that safely and prevent debilitating falls, homes will need to be modified in order for many boomers to maintain their independence. A new bill introduced in Congress – H.R. 1780, Senior Accessible Housing Act – would give seniors...