NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Program Hits Milestone with 5,000 Graduates

Jeffrey Tucker, president of Tucker Building & Design LLC in Wadsworth, Ohio, recently became the 5,000th graduate of the of the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program. The CAPS program, which launched in 2002, teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential for serving the fastest-growing segment of the residential remodeling industry.

Tucker said he is seeing an increased need from his customers for aging-in-place home remodels. "It was important to me to earn my CAPS designation because many of my clients are 55 or older and plan to stay in their homes and maintain their independence for as long possible," Tucker said. "I want to be able to provide the best solutions for my customers so that they can age-in-place comfortably and also show them that these home modifications can be stylish while at the same time making their homes low-maintenance."