If you’re a senior, you don’t have to leave your dream house to prepare for the future. A few home remodeling projects will make the space safer and more accessible for your changing needs. Here are a couple of tips to help you optimize your living space for aging in place.

How to Optimize Your Home for Senior Living

1. Widen the Doorways

Many residential doorways aren’t wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Expanding them won’t just allow for greater mobility for you and your guests, but it will also allow more natural light to stream through when the doors are open.

For optimum accessibility, make sure every doorway is at least 36 inches wide.

2. Add Grab Bars

You don’t have to get rid of your existing shower or tub to make it accessible. Install grab bars inside or near these features, as well as next to the toilet.

Railing will allow you to get up from a seated position and avoid slip-and-fall accidents. It also lets you continue to use the restroom independently for longer.

3. Install a Lift

If you live in a multi-story home, allow for enhanced mobility by adding chair lifts to your staircases. This way, you can head down to the basement or up to the bedroom without hurting your knees or risking a fall. This will increase your self-sufficiency, allowing you to move around the entire house without assistance.

If you want to implement these home remodeling ideas, the team at Mallo Home Improvements of Rochester, NY, will be happy to bring them to life. Since 1957, they have been providing homeowners with a wide range of transformative services, including everything from kitchen and bathroom renovations to roofing and siding work. Learn more about what they do online or call (585) 654-9530 to discuss a home remodeling project.