Home Remodeling for Decreased Mobility
Thinking
about living in your home as you are aging? Home Remodeling
can
make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing,
cooking, and climbing stairs. Here are some things to consider if your
house doesn't work as well for you as it did when you were younger.Why Remodel? Home remodeling can help prevent accidents such as falls. It can also allow people to remain in their homes. Older people tend to live in older homes that often need repairs and modifications. Remodeling the home can accommodate lifestyle changes and increase comfort.
Typical Problems |
Possible Solutions |
| Difficulty getting in & out of the shower | Install grab bars, shower seats or transfer benches |
| Slipping in the tub or shower | Place non-skid strips or decals in the tub or shower |
| Difficulty turning faucet handles/doorknobs | Replace with lever handles |
| Problems climbing stairs | Install ramps |
| Difficulty Seeing | Install motion activated lights. Increase lighting- Retrofit lighting can increase safety & add a sense of security. A motion detector is useful because we sometimes forget to leave the light on. |
| Access to home | Install handrails for support |
| Diffuculty hearing | Amplified TTY phone for hearing impaired |
| Health problems that require immediate care | Personal health alert monitors provided by a company such as ADT |
For more information on Home Remodeling, contact Gregg Camp (SRES) at (831) 464-4423 or by email at gregg@propertyinsantacruz.com
