GOLDEN AGE LIVING, LLC
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

Golden Age Living’s solutions are based on proven methodologies and recommendations. This practical approach to transitioning reflects the unique mix of training and backgrounds our consultants bring to every client. As a result, our recommendations and solutions balance the clients’ needs with their physical and emotional environment. We also bring peace of mind to family members with our compassionate professional services. (License Numbers: IDCEC-1200001540 / CILB#0005946) is President and Founder of Golden Age Living, LLC. After 30 years as a business owner in the information technology field specializing in organization, she recognized the opportunity to apply her skills to another field when she downsized from a house and moved into a condominium. As a baby boomer herself, she realized that there would be millions of other retirees following the same steps who would benefit from her organizational and professional skills. Ms. Gozdz is a Residential Interior Designer, Instructor for the National Association of Home Builders, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, LifeDocuments™ Organizer and a Law Librarian. Wanda served on the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design (BOAID). She is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), American Society of Interior Designers- South Florida Chapter (FASID) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). She received the Small Business Woman of the Year Award in 1999 from at the Republican Women Leaders Forum and has been politically involved in Women Impacting Public Policy, a national and statewide organization that follows legislation effecting women business owners. Gozdz volunteers at Habitat for Humanity with “Women Build”- women building housing for the underprivileged. Gozdz was nominated by Women in E-Commerce and received the “Golden Mouse Award 2013” for digital devices in 2013. Golden Age Living and Karen Kane Interiors were awardees of the 2013 Laurel Award, presented by the Treasure Coast Builder’s Association for their project “Hibiscus by the Sea”, for residential construction less than 10,000 sq. ft. Karen Kane of Karen Kane Interiors and Wanda Gozdz of Golden Age Living, LLC received the 2013 Laurel Award, presented by the Treasure Coast Builder’s Association for their lobby project at “Hibiscus by the Sea”, for residential construction less than 10,000 sq. ft. The curriculum for the designation, Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), includes a wealth of information for interior decorators and designers who want to integrate this aspect of the profession into their practices. The three, day-long courses, deal with the design and building of solution to problems of accessibility and safety in the home, with understanding the market for these applications, and with succeeding in this new business venture. The materials provided are clear and serve as reference works for designers as they continue in this growing part of interior practice. Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. Because they are embracing newly found and changing lifestyles, they need to revitalize their home environment. Identifying this burgeoning opportunity and then developing the skills to interact with this market can help you grow your business dramatically. This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively market and sell services to the aging-in-place (AIP) market. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: To help home owners make their home a safe and comfortable living environment for the long term, many responsive and innovative products are emerging and service providers are focusing their businesses on creating new homes and renovations that provide design flexibility, pleasing aesthetics, high function and usability for all people, without regard to age, income or ability level, and regardless of life’s changes and challenges. This course builds on the CAPS II course (which is a highly recommended prerequisite to this course) by introducing design solutions and techniques for professionals whose clients require specialized design and equipment to live and thrive comfortably in their homes. Whole house product specification and installation techniques will be covered accompanied by practical, hands-on activities. By completing this course, participants will be able to: Identify available innovative and specialized products. Describe the importance of budget and early product selection Recommend the best solutions for common single-room modifications based on needs identified in a provided client assessment and a room survey. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation for managing small to medium size building/remodeling and service companies. This course explains critical elements from planning to evaluating progress and presents practical tips and tools for managing a business successfully. You’ll get a solid grasp of business best practices and practical tools of value whether you are a new or experienced business owner. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: Identify common business challenges and ways to overcome them. Describe the three basic functional areas of a business. Describe how to plan effectively for achieving business success. Describe the organization and processes that a company needs to have in place to run efficiently. Identify performance tools to help you achieve success. The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this event will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by the Provider. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request. Universal Design/Build presents a shift in the approach to residential design and construction. Comfort and convenience regardless of age, stature or ability is the hallmark of inclusive design. Designers suppliers, builders, remodelers, social and health service providers will benefit from the creative design concepts and practices presented to develop market-driven projects that have broad aesthetic appeal as well as the necessary functional attributes. Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) courses are not a pre-requisite and CAPS will find benefit by expanding into the broader spectrum of universal design that offers a much wider target audience. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: