Aging in Place

It's no secret that the baby boomer generation is getting older and living longer. That's why it's becoming increasingly important to create structures that allow people to live in their own homes for as long as comfortably possible. While this huge housing segment may not necessarily be looking for products that accommodate the impaired, builders can help extend livability in a home through the incorporation of design solutions that maintain quality of life and independence as people age.

Milgard is one of the few window and patio door manufacturers developing innovative products and solutions for this fast-growing market. A prime example is our own patented SmartTouch™ lock, an innovation that made us the first window manufacturer to receive the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation, and only the window manufacturer to receive a 2008 Bronze IDEA award for design. Our newest patio door product also includes easy-to-use features designed to aid aging in place.

This is just the start. Milgard is looking into new products and solutions to help people live in their homes longer, more safely, comfortably and enjoyably.

Download our white paper on baby boomer behaviors toward livability and home ownership.