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We all want to stay in our homes as long as possible. We can better our chances of staying in our homes by applying universal design principles. Universal design focuses on creating home environments that are accessible to all ages and stages of life. Need some ideas? The following are just some ways to apply universal design principles to your home. This handout is meant to complement the OHCE 15-minute leader lesson “Home design for aging in place.” Created by Gina Peek, Ph.D. Reference: Story, M., Mueller, J.L., & Mace, R.L. The Universal Design File: Designing for People of All Ages and Abilities. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University, 1998.