These features can help when staying in your home

Adding handrails to bathrooms can be helpful for homeowners planning on staying in their homes as the age.

Sometimes, the idea of staying in your home is more attractive to downsizing, upsizing or other options.

The term “aging in place” is often used for those choosing to stay in their current home. However, the house may not be set up to support changing living needs as residents get older. If staying in your next home for the long haul is the goal, here are the key features to consider:

Single-Floor Living

• All essential rooms on one level make life simpler and safer.

Step-Free Entryways

• Easy access with no stairs at the entrance.

Wide Doorways & Hallways

• Space to comfortably accommodate wheelchairs or walkers.

Lever-Style Door Handles

• Easier to operate than traditional knobs, especially for those with arthritis.

Reachable Light Switches & Outlets

• Positioned lower to be accessible from a seated position.

Non-Slip Flooring

• Essential throughout the home, especially in bathrooms and kitchens.

Walk-In Showers or Bathtubs

• For safer and more convenient bathing.

Enhanced Lighting

• Layered lighting in every room to improve visibility.

This article a nextavenue.org has more tips, whether making an existing home more friendly to aging in place or  looking for a new home that meets your needs.

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