Age in Place
About half of older Americans have modified their homes to help them age in place according to the American Association of Retired Persons. Simple changes to the home can:
- Help prevent accidents and falls.
- Improve your comfort and safety.
- Increase accessibility of your home.
Tools and assistive devices to make these changes can be purchased locally or through specialty catalogs. The top ten home improvements older adults make to their homes are:
- Levered door
- Grab bars in bathrooms
- Levered faucets
- Handrails on stairwells and entrances
- Removal of thresholds
- Movable shower heads
- Portable shower seats and other temporary bathroom devices
- Widened doors
- Ramps
To learn more about modifications that may help you in your home, watch Safely Aging in Place.