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Aging in Place, Avoiding a Nursing Home

5/26/2022

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Exterior
  •           Low-maintenance exterior in vinyl or brick
  •           Low-maintenance shrubs and plants
  •           Deck, patio or balcony surfaces are no more than ½ inch below the interior floor
 
Overall Floor Plan
  •           Main living should be on first floor and should include a full bath
  •           5-foot by 5-foot clear/turn space in every area of home NOTES:
 
Hallways
  •           Minimum of 36 inches wide, even wider is preferred
  •           Well- lit hallways 
 
Entry
  •           Accessible path of travel to entrance
  •           At least one no-step entry with a cover against rain and snow
  •           Sensor light at exterior no-step entry focusing on the front-door lock
  •           Non-slip flooring in your foyer
  •             Low peep hole viewer
  •           Doorbell in an accessible location
  •           A raised place to put packages when opening the door for mailman 
 
Thresholds
  •           Flush is preferable at every entrance
  •           Exterior maximum of ½ inch beveled
  •           Interior maximum of ¼ inch 
 
Interior Doors
  •           There needs to be 32 inches of clear width
  •           Levered, push down, door hardware instead of hard to turn NOTES:
 
Windows
  •           Taller windows with lower sill height. You want fresh air and light.
  •           Low maintenance exterior and interior finishes
  •           Easy to operate hardware on each window.
 
Garage
  •         Wider than average space to accommodate a lift on a van
  •           5-foot minimum access aisle
  •           Ramp to doorway
  •           Handrails near any steps
 
Faucets
  •           Levered single handles, not hard to turn double faucets
  •           Anti-scald controls 
 
Kitchen and LaundryCounters 
  •           Upper wall cabinetry - 3 inches lower than the conventional height
  •           Pull-down shelving
  •           Glass-front cabinet doors for visibility from wheelchair
  •           Open shelving for easy access to items frequently used
 
Appliances 
  •           Easy to read controls
  •           Washing machine and dryer raised 12 to 15 inches above floor
  •           Front loading laundry machines
  •           Microwave oven at counter height not high on wall
  •           Electric cook top for safety. Gas has potential to catch clothing on fire when in a wheelchair.
 
Bathroom
  •           At least one wheelchair maneuverable bath on main level
  •           Grab bars near tub and toilet
  •           Fold down seat in the shower
  •           Handheld shower head with a 6-foot hose
  •           Light in your shower stall
  •           Toilet seat 2 ½ inches higher than a standard toilet
  •           Design of the toilet paper holder for change with one hand
  •           Slip-resistant flooring 
 
Stairways
  •           Adequate hand rails on both sides of stairway, 1 ¼-inch diameter
  •           Increased visibility of stairs with a contrast strip on each stair 

Ramps
  •          Slope should be no greater than 1 inch rise for each 12 inches in length, adequate handrails at height appropriate to the individual
  •           5-foot landing at entrance 

Storage
  •           Closet rods and shelves within easy reach
  •           Lighting in every closet
  •           Easy open doors, not accordion.
 
Electrical, Lighting, Safety and Security
  •           Light switches, thermostats and other environmental controls in accessible locations and easy to read
  •           Clear access space in front of switches. No plants or boxes to trip over.
  •           Touch light switches
  •           High-tech security/intercom system that can be monitored from any TV in the house
 
Energy Efficiency Suggestions:
  • Tankless water heater
  • Solar panels
  • Triple-pane windows
  • Programmable thermostat.
  • LED lightbulbs
  • Use ceiling fans instead of HVAC
  • Caulk air leaks
  • Install window treatment for winter
  • Change air filters monthly
 
Created by The Carpenter Craftsman  www.thecarpentercraftsman.com 2022
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