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Top 10 Home Modifications to help Senior Citizens remain living independently
With technology, home improvements, and the increase of quality in-home care services, the reasons to continue to live independently is becoming a viable solution for more senior citizens. Companies, such as Maroh Walk-in Tubs, are available to help Senior Citizens maintain their comfortable lifestyle by providing home modifications that make staying at home easy and safe.
Below are some home modifications that Maroh Walk-in Tubs recommends to help Senior Citizens live more comfortably:
1. Walk-In Tubs
Walk-In Tubs are the first great modification that can be done to a home. They are safe, easy to use and allow anyone the independence of giving themselves a bath. With an easy to open door and built-in seating, users can easily step into the tub and sit while they are bathing instead of having to stand. Additionally, walk-in tubs have slip resistant floors and rails, therapeutic bathing, and custom hydrotherapy jetting. Overall, walk-in tubs are a safer alternative to standard bath tubs and showers.
2. Levered Handles
Levered handles are much easier to use than the usual doorknob. Instead of having to turn a knob, levered handles allow a door to open by merely pushing the handle down. The hassle of twisting a knob is eliminated and doors can easily be opened by one quick push downward.
3. Self-Closing Hinges
Self-closing hinges pull a door shut after it has been opened and released. With these hinges, doors basically close themselves. No extra strength is required to shut a door. This is great for seniors because they do not have to exert any effort to shut a door they had trouble closing or might have forgotten to shut.
4. Kick Plates
The additions of kick plates to the bottom of doors are also a beneficial modification. After kick plates are installed there is no longer a risk of tripping over the bottom of a door. They create a flat surface that can be rolled over with a wheel chair and can easily be stepped on or over.
5. Stair Railings
If there are stairs in a senior’s home, it is a good idea to have more hand railings installed. Usually there are only railings on one side of the staircase and by adding one to the other side; seniors can have more stability when going up and down stairs. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the railings are along the full length of the stairs.
6. Widened Door Openings
Widened door openings are perfect for anyone who uses a walker or wheelchair. Having to squeeze through a doorway is no longer an issue and accessibility for seniors is increased. Widened door openings allow a comfortable passage to anyone.
7. Pivot Doors
Pivot doors are the best solution to oversized doors. Since many doorways are wider in senior homes, installing pivot doors are perfect. They can be opened either in or out and there are no sharp edges or corners. The doors also have a smooth surface and finish, which allows light to be reflected to an entire space.
8. Chair and Wheelchair Lifts
Getting up and down the stairs can be a major difficulty, but installing chair or wheelchair lifts are a prime solution. Instead of dealing with the effort of having to walk up or down stairs, a chair lift lets anyone sit down, press a button, and go either up or down the stairs in a short amount of time. The same is done for wheelchairs; one has to go on a platform and is then safely moved to the top or bottom of the stairs. The danger of falling up or down the stairs is no longer an issue.
9. Energy Efficient Windows
Most windows have a huge effect on utility bills since they allow energy loss, but energy efficient windows prevent this issue. They save energy, money, and make one’s home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. These are great for seniors since they are cost effective and create a more comfortable living environment. Drafts are less frequent which also lessens the amount of dust in one’s home.
10. Sinks
Sinks are another simple modification that can make life much easier for seniors. With levered faucets and low counter surfaces they can be used without much effort. Also, there is enough room between the floor and bottom of the sink to allow wheelchair access. These adjustments allow seniors to use the sink safely without any trouble.
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