According to DisabledWorld.com there are close to two million wheelchair users and scooter riders in the U.S. who live independently, with family members. or with the service of caretakers in their homes. Living at home is often the first choice for households who...
Accessible Home
What is an Accessible Home? About 90% of Americans over 65 want to remain in their homes as they age, rather than move to assisted living. An accessible home can help them do that.
Add wheelchair lifts, roll in showers, and grab bars. Seniors who plan for aging in place before they need it have more options. Don’t wait until there is an emergency or sudden need to create accessibility in your home.
Many factors can influence your decision to renovate your current home or move to a more suitable abode. Even if you move, you will still likely need to do renovations in your new place, but those renovations may be less costly depending on the overall layout of the house.
Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Your Forever Home
Retirement is here, or just a few years away and you're planning on your future. Home improvements are high on your list, especially the bathroom. Your health is pretty good now, so you're thinking a simple bathroom remodel may be all that you'll need. Or is it?...
Do You Need Grab Bars in Your Bathroom?
Grab bars should be installed in every bathroom. Everyone has had a close call stepping out of your bathtub. Bathrooms are slippery. Installing safety hand rails in strategic places in your bathroom will give you a greater sense of security and help prevent falls....
Exploring Tile Shower Options for Senior Bathrooms
Senior homeowners will extend the time they can stay living in their own homes by replacing a bathtub with an accessible shower. Custom tiles will give you a stylish bathroom to enjoy safely. Tile showers can be created with a variety of products that save time and...
Is It Time To Replace Your Bathtub with a Walk in Shower?
The luxury of a bubble bath or a long soak in the tub may be one thing you will want to trade in for greater home safety. According to Consumer Affairs up to 80% of falls in the home are in the bathroom. Aging and poor strength and balance increase the likelihood of...
5 Habits of Quality Accessible Remodeling Contractors
Accessibility is a way of life. As you prepare for to aging-in-place, you will need accessible remodeling contractors to help create a home that embraces the accessible life. Many homes will need some changes to continue to provide a safe environment. Creating an...
Bathroom Safety After a Total Hip Surgery
GUEST POST - Hip replacements have become a common theme in today’s operating room and are expected to continue to skyrocket in the next few years. You or someone you know might have had a hip replacement. Not all patients recover and bounce back as quick or...
6 Ways to Stay Safe in the Bathroom
January is National Bath Safety month which is a great time to outline the importance of making the bathroom safer for aging adults and the whole family. The slippery-when-wet surfaces of the bathroom can become extra perilous when compounded with the balance and...