Category:
Accessible Design
To remodel your home for aging in place, you can make some of the modifications listed above, as well as:
- Installing brighter lighting throughout the home
- Removing or reducing the height of thresholds between rooms
- Installing a walk-in bathtub or shower with a low entry threshold
- Creating a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level of the home
- Installing a chair lift on stairs or an elevator if necessary
- Creating a single-level entryway with a ramp or lift
- Adding a backup power source in case of power outages
