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Aging-In-Place (also known as Universal Design)

There are many options and upgrades that become useful and necessary as more and more homeowners choose to age-in-place in their existing homes for as long as possible. Some of these options are simple and easy, others require some modest  level of disruption and coordination, and yet others call for a  significant renovation depending on the existing conditions.

Top Aging-in-Place design components for your home:

Flooring

Flooring

Flooring

Must have safe, low or no thresholds, non-slip and low pile carpets and rugs.

Bathroom

Flooring

Flooring

Needs to have a roll-in shower, with a hand-help adjustable shower head and grab bars.

Kitchen

Flooring

Kitchen

Requires a side by side refrigerator, an elevated dishwasher and a range with front controls.

Laundry

Flooring

Kitchen

Should be a front load washer and dryer.

First Floor Accessible living

First Floor Accessible living

First Floor Accessible living

This includes a bedroom, bath, kitchen, laundry and hallways that are all at least 42” wide, with doors that are 32” wide.

Storage

First Floor Accessible living

First Floor Accessible living

Should be accessible with adjustable height shelves in both closets and kitchens.

Lighting and Outlets

First Floor Accessible living

Lighting and Outlets

Need to be located 18-48” above the floor, switches should be on dimmers.

Doors and Faucets

First Floor Accessible living

Lighting and Outlets

Should have lever handles and D shaped pulls.

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