{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"AgeProofPros discovery feed","home_page_url":"https://ageproofpros.com","feed_url":"https://ageproofpros.com/feed.json","description":"Tell us what your home needs. We match you with a CAPS-certified aging-in-place contractor near you. Free, no obligation, no high-pressure sales.","language":"en-US","authors":[{"name":"AgeProofPros","url":"https://ageproofpros.com"}],"items":[{"id":"home","url":"https://ageproofpros.com","title":"AgeProofPros homepage","content_text":"Tell us what your home needs. We match you with a CAPS-certified aging-in-place contractor near you. 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Day-by-day priorities, CAPS-certified contractor timing, and what you can stage yourself before a pro arrives.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-medicare-coverage-home-modifications","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/medicare-coverage-home-modifications","title":"Does Medicare Pay for Home Modifications? The 2026 Guide","content_text":"What Original Medicare actually covers, what Medicare Advantage safety-stipend benefits look like in 2026, and how long-term-care insurance and VA Aid & Attendance fill the gaps. With links to the exact CMS source documents.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-after-a-fall-home-safety-plan","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/after-a-fall-home-safety-plan","title":"After a Fall: A 30-Day Home Safety Plan for Older Adults","content_text":"What to do in the first day, week, and month after an older adult's fall. Triage, OT involvement, professional home assessment, and the modification priority order grounded in CDC fall-prevention research.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-grab-bar-installation-guide","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/grab-bar-installation-guide","title":"Grab Bar Installation: What CAPS-Certified Pros Do Differently","content_text":"How professional grab bar installation differs from DIY. ANSI ratings, stud-blocking versus drywall anchors, code-compliant heights, and why suction-cup bars are dangerous. With real CAPS-certified contractor practice notes.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-accessible-bathroom-remodel-cost-guide","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/accessible-bathroom-remodel-cost-guide","title":"Accessible Bathroom Remodel Cost Guide for Aging in Place","content_text":"What a CAPS-designed accessible bathroom actually costs in 2026, the components that drive the bill, and where to spend versus skip. Pulled from CAPS-certified contractor quote data and HomeAdvisor / NAHB cost surveys.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-universal-design-vs-aging-in-place","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/universal-design-vs-aging-in-place","title":"Universal Design vs Aging-in-Place: What's the Difference?","content_text":"Two terms that get used interchangeably are not the same thing. When you should use a universal-design approach, when an aging-in-place retrofit fits better, and how a CAPS-certified pro thinks about the choice.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-how-to-get-caps-certified","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/how-to-get-caps-certified","title":"How to Get CAPS Certified: A Contractor's Guide","content_text":"Step-by-step guide for remodelers and tradespeople pursuing the NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation in 2026. Courses, costs, timeline, instructor lookup, code of ethics, and continuing education explained.","date_modified":"2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"guide-room-by-room-aging-in-place-assessment","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/guides/room-by-room-aging-in-place-assessment","title":"The Essential Room-by-Room Aging-in-Place Assessment Guide","content_text":"A practical, room-by-room walkthrough to identify fall risks and accessibility gaps before they cause an emergency. Covers the exterior, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and stairs.","date_modified":"2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-how-it-works","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/how-it-works","title":"How does AgeProofPros actually work?","content_text":"You tell us where you live and what your home needs. We route your request to a CAPS-certified contractor in our network who serves your ZIP. They contact you within hours, do a free assessment (in-home or video), and send you a written, itemized quote. You choose whether to hire them, no obligation, no pressure.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-is-it-free","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/is-it-free","title":"Is AgeProofPros free for homeowners?","content_text":"Yes. Homeowners never pay AgeProofPros anything. Contractors in our network pay us a referral fee only when they win your business. You evaluate the quote the same way you would any contractor, and if it doesn't work for you, you walk away with no cost and no commitment.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-caps-certification","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/caps-certification","title":"What is CAPS certification and why does it matter?","content_text":"CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) is the credential issued by the National Association of Home Builders specifically for residential aging-in-place modifications. It covers the building codes, ADA standards, and clinical mobility considerations that a general remodeler will not have. Every contractor we route work to must hold a current CAPS certification.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-response-time","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/response-time","title":"How fast can a contractor actually come out?","content_text":"Most network pros respond within a few hours and schedule the free assessment within a few days. If your situation is urgent, hospital discharge, recent fall, in-home rehab ending, say so in the form notes and we flag it as priority for the assigned pro. Emergency-discharge requests are typically scheduled within 24-48 hours.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-medicare-insurance-coverage","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/medicare-insurance-coverage","title":"Will Medicare or insurance pay for aging-in-place home modifications?","content_text":"Original Medicare typically does not cover home modifications. Many Medicare Advantage plans now offer a one-time annual stipend ($500–$2,500) for safety modifications. Most long-term care insurance policies cover them. VA Aid and Attendance benefits apply for qualifying veterans. Your assigned contractor helps you confirm coverage and submit documentation during the quote process.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-grab-bar-cost","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/grab-bar-cost","title":"How much does grab bar installation cost?","content_text":"Costs vary by region, wall type, and number of bars, but a single professionally installed code-rated grab bar typically falls in the $150-$400 range when installed by a CAPS-certified pro. Multiple bars in the same visit are usually discounted. AgeProofPros does not set prices, the matched contractor in your area provides a written quote based on your specific situation.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-accessible-bathroom-cost","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/accessible-bathroom-cost","title":"How much does a walk-in shower or accessible bathroom remodel cost?","content_text":"Range varies widely with finish level and scope. A zero-threshold curbless shower conversion alone is typically $6,000-$15,000; a full accessible bathroom remodel with new flooring, fixtures, and reinforced walls runs $15,000-$45,000+. Your matched CAPS-certified contractor provides an itemized quote against your specific bathroom.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-stair-lift-cost","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/stair-lift-cost","title":"How much does a stair lift cost?","content_text":"Straight-rail stair lifts typically run $3,000-$5,000 installed; curved-rail and outdoor lifts run $9,000-$15,000+. Reconditioned units and short-term rentals are often available through network installers. The matched pro confirms exact pricing after a free in-home measurement.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-wheelchair-ramp-cost","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/wheelchair-ramp-cost","title":"How much does a wheelchair ramp cost?","content_text":"Modular aluminum ramps usually run $100-$250 per linear foot installed; permanent wood or concrete ramps run $1,500-$5,000+ depending on length and complexity. Rental options exist for short-term needs. The matched contractor sizes the ramp to the ADA 1:12 slope standard and provides a written quote.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-work-with-occupational-therapist","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/work-with-occupational-therapist","title":"Can a network contractor work with my parent's occupational therapist?","content_text":"Yes, that is preferred. If an OT has already done a home assessment, the matched contractor quotes against that report. If not, they can coordinate one as part of the project. Many CAPS-certified pros have ongoing relationships with local OTs and hospital discharge planners.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-renters","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/renters","title":"What if I am a renter, not a homeowner?","content_text":"Network contractors handle both. For renters, they install removable, no-permanent-damage solutions: tension-mounted rails, freestanding ramps, modular ramps that bolt to existing concrete. Permanent modifications need written landlord approval, the contractor helps you secure it.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-aging-in-place-vs-universal-design","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/aging-in-place-vs-universal-design","title":"What is the difference between aging-in-place modifications and universal design?","content_text":"Universal design builds accessibility into a home from the start so anyone can use it across life stages. Aging-in-place modifications retrofit an existing home for a specific older resident's current and predictable future needs. Universal design is preventative; aging-in-place is responsive. A CAPS-certified pro can do either, most retrofits use universal-design principles where they make sense.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-home-assessment","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/home-assessment","title":"What does a CAPS-certified contractor's home assessment cover?","content_text":"A free assessment typically takes 45-90 minutes and covers: entry/exit pathways, bathroom safety (the highest-injury room), kitchen reach and lift, stairs and level changes, lighting and contrast, flooring slip risk, doorway widths, smoke/CO detection, and outdoor walkway condition. The assessment produces a prioritized recommendation list, not a sales pitch.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-compared-to-angi-thumbtack","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/compared-to-angi-thumbtack","title":"How is AgeProofPros different from Angi, Thumbtack, or HomeAdvisor?","content_text":"Angi and Thumbtack sell your contact info to multiple contractors, typically 3-5, so you end up fielding sales calls for days. AgeProofPros sends your request to exactly one CAPS-certified pro who serves your ZIP. One conversation, one assessment, one written quote. If that pro isn't right for you, we route to a different one. We also require CAPS certification, which general lead networks do not.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-contractor-complaint","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/contractor-complaint","title":"What happens if I am not happy with the matched contractor?","content_text":"Tell us. Submit the form again with 'Contractor complaint' in the notes, or email us. We investigate within 5 business days, route you to a different pro, and remove contractors from the network for confirmed quality or conduct issues. The match is a starting point, you are never locked in.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-data-privacy","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/data-privacy","title":"Does AgeProofPros sell my information to other contractors or marketing lists?","content_text":"No. Your contact details go to exactly one matched contractor who has been vetted for your project. We do not sell to data brokers, broadcast to multiple contractors, or add you to marketing lists. Full details in our Privacy Policy.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-multiple-quotes","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/multiple-quotes","title":"Should I get multiple quotes before hiring a contractor?","content_text":"For larger projects (over ~$10,000), yes, comparing two or three quotes is standard practice. For a single grab bar or stair-railing replacement, one quote from a vetted CAPS-certified pro is usually sufficient. If you want a second quote, ask us, we will route a second match.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-licensed-insured","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/licensed-insured","title":"Are network contractors licensed and insured?","content_text":"Yes. Every contractor in the AgeProofPros network must hold a current state contractor's license (where required), current liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage where applicable. They also pass a background check before joining the network and we re-verify credentials annually.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-hospital-discharge-prep","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/hospital-discharge-prep","title":"How do I prepare a home for aging in place after a parent's hospital discharge?","content_text":"Five-day plan: (1) Clear pathways and remove loose rugs. (2) Install temporary night lighting along bathroom and bedroom routes. (3) Stage a commode and shower chair if mobility is reduced. (4) Schedule a CAPS-certified contractor for a same-week assessment (flag urgency in your AgeProofPros form). (5) Begin grab bar and ramp installation while OT recommendations are still fresh. Read our full hospital-discharge guide for the detailed checklist.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-fall-prevention-modifications","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/fall-prevention-modifications","title":"What home modifications most reduce fall risk for seniors?","content_text":"CDC and NIH research consistently identify five highest-impact modifications: (1) grab bars anchored to studs in bathrooms, (2) improved task and pathway lighting, (3) removal of trip hazards (loose rugs, raised thresholds), (4) handrails on both sides of every stairway, and (5) zero-threshold or curbless showers. Together these address roughly 60-70% of preventable senior in-home fall mechanisms.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-bundled-modifications","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/bundled-modifications","title":"Can the same contractor handle multiple modifications in one project?","content_text":"Yes, and bundling is typically cheaper than separate visits. A whole-home aging-in-place retrofit coordinates bathrooms, lighting, doorway widening, ramps, and reinforced walls in a single project under one CAPS-certified design lead. Most network pros also handle smaller bundles (e.g., grab bars + improved lighting + threshold replacement).","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-caps-renewal","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/caps-renewal","title":"How long does aging-in-place certification (CAPS) last?","content_text":"CAPS is issued by NAHB with a three-year renewal cycle that requires continuing-education credits. We re-verify every network contractor's CAPS status annually so homeowners can trust the credential is current, not expired and unverified.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"answer-rural-coverage","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/answers/rural-coverage","title":"Do you serve rural areas?","content_text":"Yes, coverage is by ZIP, and rural ZIPs are routed to the nearest qualified CAPS-certified pro. Response time may be slightly longer in remote areas. Submit the form and we will tell you up front if a match exists in your area before we route the request.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-grab-bar-installation","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/grab-bar-installation","title":"Grab Bar Installation","content_text":"Code-compliant grab bars anchored to studs, around tubs, showers, and toilets.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-accessible-bathroom-remodel","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/accessible-bathroom-remodel","title":"Accessible Bathroom Remodel","content_text":"Curbless showers, comfort-height fixtures, slip-resistant flooring.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-wheelchair-ramps","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/wheelchair-ramps","title":"Wheelchair & Mobility Ramps","content_text":"Permanent and modular ramps engineered to ADA slope (1:12).","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-stair-lifts","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/stair-lifts","title":"Stair Lifts & Home Elevators","content_text":"Straight and curved stair lifts; residential elevators for multi-floor needs.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-lighting-and-switches","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/lighting-and-switches","title":"Lighting, Switches & Smart Controls","content_text":"Hallway motion lighting, lever handles, accessible switches.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"},{"id":"service-whole-home-retrofit","url":"https://ageproofpros.com/services/whole-home-retrofit","title":"Whole-Home Aging-in-Place Retrofit","content_text":"CAPS-designed full retrofit, one project, every room coordinated.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z"}]}