“I want to stay
where I am.”
The home you love may need a few changes as life changes. We’ll look at what’s getting harder and help you think ahead, at a pace that makes sense for you.
How home planning works ↗Aging-in-place planning in Greater Charlotte
Stay in the home
you love.
Let’s make everyday life at home a little easier.
Perhaps the stairs are getting harder, or you’re wondering how the bathroom will work in a few years. We help you look at what could change, while keeping what you love about your home.
Meet Meredith Dignan, CAPS.
A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist who takes time to understand your concerns and helps you decide where to begin.
Get to know Meredith ↗Prefer to write? Send Meredith a message
Practical can still be beautiful
Design inspirationChanges that feel at home.
What brings you here?
You may have one concern or a houseful of questions. Either is a good place to start.
“I want to stay
“I’m helping
someone I love.”
You want to help without taking over. We make room for everyone’s questions while keeping the wishes of the person who lives in the home at the center.
Find a place to begin ↗“We’re planning
a home project.”
Before work begins, think about how you’ll use the space in the years ahead. Doorways, bathroom layouts, and room for future support are worth discussing while you still have choices.
Plan for the years ahead ↗From conversation to a plan
How it works
We start with what matters to you and how you use your home. Family is welcome to join.
A sample plan
Illustrative example| When | What to look at |
|---|---|
| First | Review lighting along the route from bedroom to bathroom |
| Next | Discuss suitable shower support and installation |
| When remodeling | Consider entry and doorway changes before drawings are finalized |
Every real plan is built around the person’s own home and daily routines, so no two look quite the same.
How a home consultation works ↗
In-home visits cover Greater Charlotte, with remote home reviews by video for families farther away.
- 01
Tell us what’s happening
Start with a short, free conversation about your concerns. From there, Meredith can tell you whether a home visit would help.
- 02
Walk through the home together
In person or by video, we look at the spaces you use and what has become difficult—from the front steps to reaching the bathroom at night.
- 03
Make a plan and move forward
You receive a prioritized plan showing what to handle first and what can wait. We can help with practical products, including ordering select accessibility hardware, or a handoff to a contractor or therapist. We stay involved until the next step is clear.
MEREDITH DIGNAN CAPS
Meet Meredith
Meredith listens to what you love about your home and what has begun to worry you. She helps you weigh practical changes, with family involved whenever you want them to be.
More about her approach ↗Get in touch
Let’s talk about what’s on your mind.
You don’t need to know what to ask or have a project in mind. Tell us what’s becoming difficult, what you’re worried about, or what you’d like to plan for. We’ll help you work out where to begin.