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Straight forward, I wanna list here some essential modifications that are recommended to age in place, because I have seen homes that are not senior-friendly and I hope that If you are reading this, you are one of them that care of your senior parents.
DE-CLUTTER
I know that this is subject can go a far way, but to age in place, it is imperative to start the process of de-cluttering the home, due to the:
Accessibility – It is time to give away possessions that do not have any memories, keep just what is necessary to live safely. This will give more natural movement throughout the home, avoiding incidents that can lead to dangerous falls.
Downsizing – If you or your parents live alone in a large house that regularly requires maintenance and is not prepared to age in place, it is time to consider moving to a smaller space prepping it to age in place.
KITCHEN
Cabinets – Think in drawers and pullout shelves, they make it easier to see and retrieve items without bending down and peering into a dark cabinet. Glass doors on upper cabinets will help to see what is in them. Avoid round knobs, mainly due to arthritis in this age, go to the ones that are easier to grab, for example, level handles.
Stove – Think in one that is easier to transfer between the burners safely, light to indicate hot surfaces, pay more for one that can offer safety features that will be friendly and helpful to aging in place.
Height – Lower or raise up to make the appliances, countertop, etc. more convenient and safe to use, it will make loading and unloading easier on the back and joints, avoiding painful bending and making it easier to see when cooking.
Wheelchair accessibility – Create clear pathways de-cluttering and larger doorways, it will create a free way to a wheelchair pass through without bumping into anything, especially in spaces that are going to be the place to spend a lot of time in.
Touchless Kitchen Faucets – It can turn on-off automatically making it easier to turn on and off with a touch or within seconds after walk away from the sensor.
In this new era of iGen generation and years of product development and design, they are helping us to allow aging in place safely and connected. This is the latest trend, and Handy Tasks Solutions can help you to run your to-do lists to aging in place in your new home.
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