Creating a plan for an Aging in Place renovation must be done by a designer with experience in ergonomics, mobility issues and materials that can best accommodate older people as they live out their senior years at home.

This type of renovation / retrofit differs from the typical building refresh, as it must include a sensitive approach to the needs of an older person who may have physical or medical conditions that create obstacles in their life. Social workers, nurses or other palliative care professionals may be part of the planning process.

Because of the increasing number of Canadians that will be entering their senior years in the next couple of decades, builders and renovators will require specialized training to create the optimum living space for elderly people who choose to keep living in their own home.

The Canadian Home Builders' Association Adaptiv Home Renovation Course is aimed at renovators, designers, and other professionals who want to learn more about the aging in place market and the growing business opportunities across the country. The emphasis of this course is on improving design with safety, security, ease of use, comfort, accessibility, and occupant health, and will include a building knowledge component.

The National Association of Home Builders (USA) offers a program called Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist or CAPS. The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodelling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.