Aging at Home Tips

Are you looking to age at home as long as possible?

Below are a few quick tips to consider to help you be successful.

Main floor living is the easiest and if you have multiple levels; what needs to be done

to accommodate to match your needs? In particular, consider the bedroom and

bathroom. Open floor plans with wide doorways and hallways are a benefit.

Small changes at home can extend the time someone can feasibly live there

independently. Consider the following ideas:

1. Install grab bars in the bathroom

2. Place a stool to sit on in the walk-in shower

3. Swap out round doorknobs for lever-style handles that require less strength

and dexterity to use – especially for those with arthritis

4. Keep storage within easy reach and take advantage of pull-out cabinet

systems. Use smaller-sized bins for storage items.

Seniors and their families don’t have to navigate the challenges of aging alone.

Beyond the support of friends and other family members, healthcare professionals

like doctors or occupational therapists, Eldercare Planners, Social Workers,

Professional Organizers, Home Safety Specialists, and Financial Advisors can help.

For example; Professional Organizers can assist with rearranging kitchen essentials

so that items are easily accessible if mobility or arthritis is a factor.

Healthcare professionals might suggest tools to make life easier and more

enjoyable, such as hearing aids, walkers, grab bars plus more. These assistive

devices can be a major source of safety, as well as a confidence booster when they

enable someone to continue living in their home.

Additional lighting can also be very beneficial in outside areas, hallways at night,

nightlights at night, or kitchen areas.