How to Design a Home for Your Elderly Parents

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How to Design a Home for Your Elderly Parents
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Security

• Safety is the topmost priority for the elderly.
  Smart solutions like security cameras, smart
  locks, burglar alarms, sprinklers can go a long
  way in supporting the elderly.

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Flooring

• It is safest to have them stay on the lowest
  floor so that they dont have to climb up the
  stairs. Entryway steps should be replaced with
  ramps as this will allow wheelchair movement as
  well.

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Support

• Special care has to be taken to assist the
  elderly in performing daily ablutions
  independently. A chair should be added in the
  shower. Use anti-skid tiles or anti-skid mats to
  avoid the risk of slipping in wet areas. An
  intercom could also be placed in the bathroom for
  emergencies.

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Clutter-free spaces

• The floor spaces should be obstacle-free, and
  there must not be any loose wires, toys etc. on
  the floor. When choosing furniture, make sure you
  pick the kind that does not have sharp corners.

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Lighting

• Night lights should be used in the bedrooms,
  toilets and the areas leading to the bathroom
  from the bedroom. Glossy finish should be avoided
  to cut out the glare from light reflection.

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Accessibility

• Push-to-open drawers and pull-out accessories are
  better as opposed to storage with shutters as
  these can be easily accessed without bending down
  and can be pushed to open using feet.

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