Home Accessibility
Financing Your Walk-in Tub Installation
A walk-in tub is an excellent investment in the health and safety of those in your home, as well as a possible boon to home prices if you ever choose to sell your property. While walk-in tubs are more affordable than you might think, they still come with a hefty price tag compared to a…
Home Accessibility
A walk-in tub is a solid investment in your health, safety, and independence. Those who are recovering from injury, dealing with mobility issues, or planning for “aging in place” will enjoy the freedom and therapeutic value of a walk-in tub. But with that investment also comes the responsibility of keeping it clean and safe. Modernize…
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Top Home Accessibility Suggestions for Bedrooms
Dorothy had it right when she said, “There’s no place like home.” The sad reality, though, is that few residences are properly set up for seniors who want to remain in their homes as they get older. Octogenarians will comprise nearly one-quarter all elderly citizens by 2050, the AARP reports, and 87 percent of seniors have…
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Home Accessibility Modifications for Outdoors
Three in four Americans plan to stay in their homes for the rest of their lives, according to a recent AARP survey of Americans 50 and older. But a little less than half of them believe it is currently feasible. As we age, our needs change, we have new mobility challenges, and the set-up of…
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Home Accessibility Considerations for Your Living Room
When it comes to creating an accessible home for aging in place, there is usually great emphasis placed on bathrooms and kitchens. This makes sense, considering how much change is needed in those areas to make a home truly accessible. But this often means that other areas, such as the living room, get overlooked. The…
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Home Improvements for Kitchen Accessibility
As more homeowners think about where they want to live out their golden years, many are deciding on aging and place and considering home accessibility modifications, such as building accessible kitchens. In fact, a recent Modernize study showed that more than half of homeowners surveyed planned to explore home accessibility improvements within the next year. Aging…
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Bathroom Accessibility: Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Bathroom Accessibility & Aging in Place As time passes, more and more people find themselves considering how — and where — they want to live out their golden years. One trend that continues to be desirable is aging in place, or living in a “forever home” for as long as possible. This can give elderly homeowners…
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Is Aging in Place Right for Your Loved One?
As people grow older, it makes sense that they begin thinking about whether they want to age at home, or look into assisted living options. For many homeowners, staying put in a comfortable, familiar home while entering the golden years sounds very appealing. In fact, 76% of respondents to a 2018 AARP survey said they…