There's an excellent article in the Washington Post's entitled "Face-lifts aren't just for aging people" by Jean Patteson. She writes about the growing trend in home modification to make homes more user-friendly as homeowners age.
National Aging in Place Week is Oct. 11-16 and the author mentions how she improved a 1,300 square foot house for her aging mother. From improving it with wider door openings, a shower with no doors or steps and a kitchen with more storage at waist level, her mother was able to move within the home with greater ease as well as accessing the outside.
When tackling home improvements working with specialists may be well worth the expense to make sure they are qualified and understand these aging in place features.
To view the article in its entirety, click here.
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