1.Grab bars
2.Raised/Chair Height Toilet
3.Lever door handles
4.Railings at stairs
5.Lighting
6.Contrast at stairs and floor changes
7.Neutral thresholds
8.Easy access kitchen storage
9.Adjustable height hand held shower head
10.Easy access closet storage
These design features can be incorporated into a new design/remodel or added later. In my experience with my own aging parents in Minnesota, they have decided to add some features now in their new bathroom project and wait to add other features. The most important part for the aging is independence and accessibility. By thinking about these 10 very simple design features, you can successfully age in place with ease.
2.Raised/Chair Height Toilet
3.Lever door handles
4.Railings at stairs
5.Lighting
6.Contrast at stairs and floor changes
7.Neutral thresholds
8.Easy access kitchen storage
9.Adjustable height hand held shower head
10.Easy access closet storage
These design features can be incorporated into a new design/remodel or added later. In my experience with my own aging parents in Minnesota, they have decided to add some features now in their new bathroom project and wait to add other features. The most important part for the aging is independence and accessibility. By thinking about these 10 very simple design features, you can successfully age in place with ease.
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