Revamping Bathrooms for Ultimate Accessibility

If you want to make your home more accommodating for people of all abilities, you may need to renovate your home to make it more accessible. If you don’t have the budget to upgrade your entire house, the bathroom is a great place to start. Here are eight ways you can upgrade your bathroom to ensure it’s more accessible for seniors or anyone with differing abilities.

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Designing Open Floor Plans: How to Maximize Mobility and Accessibility for Aging Adults

More than 90% of Americans over 65 say they hope to age in their homes for as long as possible, according to a survey by AARP. A home that is safe and comfortable becomes increasingly important for people who want to maintain independence and age in place. 

Open floor plans — which eliminate barriers and create expansive, connected spaces — are a popular design trend for older adults. However, designing an open floor plan that maximizes mobility and accessibility requires thoughtful planning to ensure the space is functional and adaptable for older adults as their needs change.

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7 Ways to Help Your Elderly Parents Around the House

With age, people can have difficulty accomplishing ordinary tasks around the house. Aside from quality time with you, helping with tasks that have become challenging is one of the best gifts you can give.

Here are some ways you can help your parents around the house.:

1. Household maintenance

Fix broken pipes, leaky toilets, malfunctioning faucets, and other maintenance issues.

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