These days, individuals of older generations are healthier, happier, and more active than in previous years. As a result, we’ve seen a growing trend towards “aging in place” as opposed to relocation to a retirement village.
Nevertheless, aging comes with its own unique challenges, especially when it comes to your home. In order to make your own place of residence more accommodating to you as you age, changes in structure, size, and design may need to be made.
Luckily, there are many easy ways to do this, and Eagle Construction can make it happen for you!
The Importance of Safety and Comfort
The highest priority for your home as you age should be its ability to accommodate your daily needs with the utmost safety and comfort.
One main area where mobility can become a challenge is the bathroom. Simple renovations like comfort-height toilets, bath bars, step-through tubs, and curbless showers can add significant safety and convenience to your bathroom routine.
Another issue they can plague many individuals the older they get is stairs. Many seniors have since opted for level or single floor homes in their later years, but for those for which that is not a possibility, a chair lift or exterior ramps can be a major help.
Additional light features can also be important elements of safety as you age. Lighted-switches and motion-activated lighting can make it even easier to find your way in the dark!
The Importance of Universal Design
When considering renovations or remodels to your existing home, it’s important to consider the importance of universal design. This term refers to a home or living space that has been specially altered to include environments and products that can help people adapt to new challenges.
Certainly highly practical principles of universal design are actually quite easy to implement and can add cost-effective value as well as everyday convenience. Here are some universal design elements you might consider when deciding to renovate:
- Replace door knobs with levers for easier grip
- Install blade or motion control faucets
- Eliminate stairs, widen and shorten hallways, and widen doorways wherever possible
- Lower switches and raise receptacles where needed
There are many more ways to enhance the safety and comfort of your home, but these are just a few of the simplest.
At Eagle Construction and Remodeling in Blandon, PA, we are committed to working closely with you on home projects that deliver exceptional quality at an affordable price. One of our greatest passions is designing and creating well-built, endearing, and accommodating homes that meet every level of need.
If you’re interested in discussing or starting a home remodeling or construction project, don’t hesitate to contact us today to learn more about what we do and how we can help you!
