Home remodeling for aging in place
Home remodeling is often times the first exposure people have to the concept of aging in place. They hear you have to modify your home to continue living there as you age. In most homes there are things that can present a problem for seniors. However, home remodeling is only one part of aging in place.
There are several areas of concern when it comes to preparing your home to aging in place:
- Ability to get in and out of your home
- Safety
- Ability to move around your home
- Easy access to things you use in your daily life
Home remodeling for aging in place
The truth is that not all homes are the same and neither are the people that live in them. So, despite what you might think, totally renovating your home in one fell swoop is not always necessary. (Well, not if you start early enough; that’s where the beauty of having a good plan in place comes in.) To help you learn more about what can (or, in some cases, should) be done to your home, we have compiled a list of aging in place home remodeling and ideas. This room-by-room look at a home will help explain not only what is possible, but also why it could be important for you.
We have also begun curating a collection of actual home remodeling solutions from professionals across the United States to help you see how people just like you are changing their homes. Each solution has photos of the finished rooms and a brief description of the work.
Professionals who can help
There are aging in place professionals in your community that can help you with these choices. Occupational Therapists, Certified Aging in Place Specialists, home remodeling contractors and others can not only help you identify things in your home that you should change now (or in the future) and help coordinate the work that needs to be done.
These professionals will talk with you, assess your home and lifestyle, then make suggestions that can help you live in safety and comfort.
More Aging in Place Basics
Other aging in place topics
Aging in Place Home Ideas
Room-by-room examples and ideas for home remodeling and your home life to create a more safe and easy-to-use environment for aging in place.
Home Remodeling Showcase
Real life aging in place home solutions remodeling jobs built for people just like you by professionals across the United States. Includes photos and a brief description of each.
