Tag: accessible

Key Kitchen Renovations to Help the Elderly

Aging in place can be a great comfort to senior adults, especially when necessary renovations make familiar surroundings more accessible. That’s particularly true in the kitchen, which is a bustling place during meal preparation and the center of family life. For starters, an open kitchen floorplan is a big help to a family member using… Read more »

Redoing a Bathroom for an Elderly Family Member

Aging in place can be a great comfort to senior adults, especially when necessary renovations make familiar surroundings more accessible. That’s particularly true with bathrooms, where comfort and safety must be considered as loved ones’ mobility and dexterity diminish. Doorways need to be 36 inches wide to accommodate a wheelchair. This includes both the bathroom… Read more »