We are all aging in place.

There is a strong misconception that only seniors or those over seventy years of age are aging in place. However, we are all aging at home. When we think about making our homes function well for us, we need to consider the full lives taking place there now and in the future.

Renovations and moving are two expensive endeavors. Join us in reframing the conversation around functional, age in place design. Better living now and then.

Millside Studio is a Certified Age in Place Specialist.

By the numbers -

  • 40.5% of us will live with a cancer diagnosis at some point in our lives.

    National Cancer Institute

  • "Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million."

    Alzheimer’s Association

  • "Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease (PD). This number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Parkinson's is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease."

    Parkinson’s Foundation

Our Services

  • In-home or Virtual Consultations

    We offer a wide range of consultations for families including an in-home temporary need consultation for someone who has experienced a traumatic event or new diagnosis as well as in-home or virtual consultations for those beginning a new home or renovation design process. Consultations range from $250 to $475 based on specific needs.

  • Partner Support

    We routinely partner with occupational therapists, physical therapists, interior designers, realtors, builders and professional organizers to review floor plans, finish selections and make personalized recommendations based on their client’s needs. Partner support is a second set of eyes service and ranges from $125 to $300 based on specific needs.

  • Workshops & Resources

    We offer quarterly informational workshops for families and business to business workshops as requested. Prices are determined by specific needs.

  • "It prepared us for conversations with our builder."

    Angela M.

  • "This guide helped us decide what we could afford to change for our parents."

    Melissa D.

  • "As an occupational therapist, it is a great resource to pass along to my clients as they think through changes in their home."

    Jennifer R.

  • "This guide helped my wife and me evaluate our future needs."

    Brad P.

About Sarah Walker

Twenty years of experience in space planning, interior design and move management for clients across the country led Sarah to establish Millside Studio.  Millside specializes in providing personalized assessments and consultations, workshops and materials for families, designers, realtors, occupational therapists, physical therapists and professional organizers. 

Sarah is a Certified Age in Place Specialist.  She lives in North Carolina with her husband, daughter and two dogs.

Sarah’s Why

Ethel and Beverly, Sarah’s beloved grandmothers both remained in their homes until their 90s.  Sarah believes the safety and comfort of home and their established communities played a pivotal role in their longevity.  What a gift to their families and friends.

Questions to ask if you are considering a down or right-sizing.

LOCATION

• Am I within reasonable distance to the people I spend the most time with and the places I enjoy most – family, friends, church, parks?

• Can my needs be met easily here – close access to healthcare, dental care, grocery store, library, shops, restaurants, theater, gym, airport, etc.?

• Is weather a concern?

ESSENTIALS

• Are the five spaces I use most in this home easily accessible regardless of my abilities?

• Can I easily come and go?

• Can I host the way I like to in this home?

MAINTENANCE

• What level of weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual maintenance does this home require?  Can I do it or can I hire it out?

• Are one-time costs for improvements or repairs better than costs associated with a new home?

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