Aging in Place

Your physical environment determines your quality of life. This is also true inside our own homes. As we age, our homes can impair us from living a higher quality of life. Preventing falls and injuries in older adults can allow them to live longer lives free from disease and disability.

Believe it or not, there are businesses that specialize in remodeling homes to help older adults live in their homes independently for as long as they can. As Americans, we value our independence, and recreating our homes to adapt to our new needs allows us to hold on to our independence longer.

Such Adaptions can include:

• Taller toilets
• Hand rails
• Main level living quarters
• Kitchen space in between counters and appliances for wheelcharis
• No lip showers

Their are contractors who specialize in remodeling kitchens and bathroom areas, areas that generally require the most work to age in place.

Learn more about the aging in place movement here:
  - 101 Mobility 
  - Lowe's Commercial Services
  - Local Chapters
  - Top Retirements