The comforts of home only increase with age. After decades in the same house, the space is so familiar that it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else. For that reason, it’s totally understandable that many people prefer to remain in their own homes rather than move to a more supported living environment. Luckily, aging-in-place is more feasible than ever. All it takes is planning, preparation, and some adaptation to the existing living space. As long as you make the right adjustments and enhancements, there is no reason someone can’t continue to live comfortably and safely in their own home. Follow this checklist to ensure your remodel addresses everything it needs to.
Ideally, the exterior and landscaping should be as low maintenance as possible, even if someone else is able to attend to the upkeep:
Aging in place is much easier when the floor plan eliminates stairs and accommodates mobility assistance equipment:
Safely getting in an out of the home is one of the biggest challenges for many people as they age or encounter physical limitations. A few basic upgrades provide much more safety and certainty.
An important aspect of aging in place is remaining self-sufficient. Remodeling the kitchen and laundry areas accordingly can certainly increase the feasibility of extended independence:
Accessibility and safety are key concerns in the bathroom, but the average space is not very accommodating. An aging in place remodel is especially important in this room:
Stairs can be treacherous. If it’s necessary to continue utilizing them, extra precautions are essential.
Every aging in place remodel is different. The important part is figuring out what works for you and your home. Lars Remodeling & Design is here to help you make those important decisions. Once you know what needs to be done, our dedicated team of expert remodelers include Certified Aging in Place Specialists and can handle every project, inside and out, large or small. It only takes one call to make your home safe and suitable for a lifetime. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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