Home Design for Elders
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Designing an elderly friendly Home
Mind the traffic flow Rearrange your living room layout to make space for the seniors to move around without knocking over or bumping into furniture.
Install grab bars and benches in bathrooms A bathroom can be a very dangerous place for senior citizens. Injuries getting on and off the toilet are quite high in people aged 65 and older. Grab bars are a must-have as they offer additional support to hold on to while sitting down or getting up.
Go for higher beds, furniture
While designing an elder-friendly home, keep items that are used often in lower cabinets, within easy reach. The furniture should enable seniors to carry on their daily lives easily.
Opt for slipresistant floors The main criteria, when selecting flooring for home with seniors, is to ensure that it is not slippery, is easy to walk on and easy to maintain. Consider installing antislip floors to make this area safer and minimise accidents.
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