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HEALTH & WELLNESS FEATURED DESIGN:
Railings with no gaps enhance safety.
Courtesy of Schaffer Construction
STAIRWAYS
FEATURED DESIGN: Kitchens can be designed to accommodate varying abilities.
The optimal home would have all living areas on one level with no stairs. However, most homes in the region feature living areas on multiple levels, which makes the stairway a critical element of design. Some solutions include: A dequate grip rails on both sides that extend beyond the landings
C ontrasting colors to provide visual cues
L ighting on and around the stairway
C hair lifts, platform lifts, elevators
F loor treads
KITCHENS Well designed kitchens can accommodate the different heights and abilities of family members or visitors to the home. Some designs and products to consider include: V arying counter heights E levated dishwasher R oll-out & pull-down shelves S wiveling cabinet doors with lazy Susan style shelving R olling carts D ark and light colors for visual contrast Pull-out countertops below ovens
S ide-by-side refrigerator K nee space underneath cook tops and sinks F ront control touchpad appliances H eat-proof surfaces E liminating sharp corners Additional lighting including under-cabinet lighting Ergonomic utensils & products
“We’ve lived, laughed and loved in our home for more than 30 years. I never thought our own bathroom would become the source of such worry. As Bill got older, he had trouble lifting his legs over the sides of the tub, and I was afraid he would fall and hurt himself. That’s when I called P.J. Fitzpatrick Bath Solutions. Their tub to shower conversion along with their safety package, that places handrails and even a seat in the shower, took the worry out of our day. We’re not worried anymore about not being able to stay in the home where we raised our family. Thanks PJ!”
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— PJ Fitzpatrick Client 800-394-9990 | retirementlivingsourcebook.com
