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Home Design for Elders

A home design that is conducive to the elderly is not tough at all - a few tweaks to the furniture layout and some sensible choices can ensure that your living environment is convenient for the older and less physically able persons in the family. Here are some simple design dos and donu2019ts, vis-u00e0-vis safety, accessibility and aesthetics to help you create a safe and comfortable elder-friendly home

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Home Design for Elders

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  1. DISCERN LIVING Home Design for Elders Designing an elderly friendly Home

  2. Mind the traffic flow Rearrange your living room layout to make space for the seniors to move around without knocking over or bumping into furniture.

  3. Install grab bars and benches in bathrooms A bathroom can be a very dangerous place for senior citizens. Injuries getting on and off the toilet are quite high in people aged 65 and older. Grab bars are a must-have as they offer additional support to hold on to while sitting down or getting up.

  4. Go for higher beds, furniture While designing an elder-friendly home, keep items that are used often in lower cabinets, within easy reach. The furniture should enable seniors to carry on their daily lives easily.

  5. Opt for slip- resistant floors The main criteria, when selecting flooring for home with seniors, is to ensure that it is not slippery, is easy to walk on and easy to maintain. Consider installing anti- slip floors to make this area safer and minimise accidents.

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