Many seniors would prefer to spend their golden years in the same houses where they raised their families and made so many happy memories. However, when mobility issues and other difficulties that come along with aging make it hard to get around, it’s time to make a change. Fortunately, that change doesn’t have to be moving. Here are a few home remodeling tips that will make it easier to age in place. 

5 Home Remodeling Projects for Aging Seniors

1. Widen Doorways

Most American doorways are approximately 36 inches, but doors in older homes may be even narrower. If anyone in the house is in a wheelchair or needs to use an electric scooter, widening the doorways is an easy way to make each room accessible.

2. Install Grab Bars

Falls are the leading cause of injury or death for older Americans, and no room is more dangerous than the bathroom. Installing grab bars by the toilet, above the tub, and in the shower can prevent dangerous falls, allowing you to age safely in your own home.

3. Lower Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen countertops are designed for the average person’s standing height, making it difficult for seniors who use wheelchairs or scooters. Lowering the kitchen counters is a great home remodeling project that makes your kitchen accessible, despite any mobility issues.

4. Replace Doorknobs

Round doorknobs can be hard to grasp for seniors with arthritis or grip issues, which makes them almost impossible to open. Replacing them with levers will make doors much easier to open, eliminating the risk of being trapped in your own home.

5. Install Residential Elevators

When seniors are no longer able to climb stairs, upper floors quickly become difficult or even dangerous to access. A residential elevator will ensure that you continue to enjoy your entire home safely, eliminating the risk of falls.

Make aging in place safer and more comfortable with help from B. E. Vaughan & Son, the Piedmont Triad’s premier construction and renovation company. From custom home design to residential elevator installation, their accomplished team offers residents of High Point, NC, the experience they can count on and expertise they can trust. Visit the company’s website to learn more about their services, or call (336) 884-8737 to discuss your home remodeling project with an award-winning designer today.