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Home Improvements To Consider For Aging In Place

Submitted by homes for as long as possible. This is called “aging in place.” minimize tripping and to make accessible for a wheelchair.
Anné Desormier- With the average national annual cost of assisted living • Add a shower chair (for those not in a wheelchair) and
Cartwright, J.D. at $43,200 and nursing home care at $80,300 you will a handheld showerhead.
Americans are getting likely save money over the long run by investing in aging- • A comfort-height toilet (17 to 19 inches off the ground)
older, and most want to in-place home improvements. Also, if you have long-term will make getting on and off easier. (You can also buy a
stay in their homes and care insurance, it may help cover some of the costs. toilet seat extender, which sits on top of the existing toilet
communities as they age. As Here are some of the most popular home improvements seat.)
a result, many homeowners to consider if aging in place is important for you or a parent. • Install grab bars near the toilet and in the shower.
are taking steps to modify You’ll notice that many are designed to help prevent the In The Kitchen
their homes so they will risk of falls, which dramatically increases with age. • Create counters at multiple heights to have the option
be able to safely and In The Bathroom to sit or stand when preparing meals.
comfortably remain in their • Install a shower with a zero threshold entry (no curb) to • Install an under-the-counter microwave instead of one
overhead.
• Add pull-out shelves in cabinets.
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• Install nonslip floors, such as textured stone or linoleum.
• Increase lighting.
• Install remote controls for lights and window coverings.
• Lower electrical switches and raise outlets.
• Change doorknobs to lever-style handles and cabinet
knobs to handles.
• Move the master bedroom to the first floor and install a
bathroom if necessary.
• Add a ramp to the entrance and widen hallways/
doorways to accommodate a wheelchair.
Many of these options, and more, are thoughtfully being
included in new construction for those who want to purchase
Patty McDonald, Tamra FitzGerald, Nancy Rizzuto Evan Johnson-Blake aging-in-place-ready homes. Custom homes being built for
some of our disabled veterans are filled with innovative
ideas. You can also consult a design or home improvement
specialist who has experience with aging-in-place features.
If you have questions about your estate plan and what
documents you should have in place to plan your estate,
schedule a free consultation today by calling our office at
(561) 694-7827, Anné Desormier-Cartwright, Esq., Elder
& Estate Planning Attorneys PA, 480 Maplewood Drive,
Suite 3, Jupiter, FL 33458.
The content of this article is general and should not be
relied upon without review of your specific circumstances
by competent legal counsel. Reliance on the information
herein is at your own risk, as it expresses no opinion by
Rita Barreto, Margaret Pearson, Angie Francalancia Angie Francalancia, Linda Gehring, Rachel Docekal the firm on your specific circumstances or legal needs.
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