Boomers drive surge in aging in place home remodeling
New York AP report shows baby boomers aging in place fueling growth in home remodeling. Firms like Tyson Construction report 30 to 40 percent of revenue from boomer projects, up from 15 to 20 percent five years ago, with universal design features such as walk in showers wider doorways and ramped access becoming common. Harvard study projects seniors 65 plus driving a third of remodeling dollars by 2025.