Make your house a home for a lifetime!
 There are a number of items to consider when remodeling your home. You will want to consult with us early in your evaluation process. No one is going to make all of the modifications, but be wise regarding those you focus on. i.e. if you already know your eyesight is failing, focus on modifications that benefit poor, or poorer eyesight the most. If you have arthritis that impairs mobility, focus on modifications that cater to your mobility limitations.
What is Aging-In-Place?
Living in your home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level.
How Does It Affect Me?
If you are like the majority of Americans, you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. We are CAPS Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists Certified to meet the following Aging-In-Place Areas:
Accessible Kitchens & Baths
New and remodels Including: |
Accessible Door & Entry Systems
New and remodels Including: |
- Bath and Shower Grab Bars
- Adjustment of Countertop Heights
- *ADA Appliances & Electrical
- *ADA Faucets & Sinks
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- *ADA Entry Standards
- *ADA Hardware & Locks
- Installation of Elevators & Stair Lifts
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Accessible Decks & Ramps
New and remodels
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Accessible Living Additions
- Custom design
- Blueprints
- Build
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*ADA (American Disabilities Act) Products carrying the ADA logo have been tested and comply with ADA standards if properly installed.
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Accessibility Tips
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- Adapt lower floor of home for possible one level living
- Increased incandescent general and specific task lighting
- Easy garage or parking access
- At least one entry is without steps
- Doorways 36" wide with off-set hinges on doors
- Levered door handles instead of knobs
- Electrical outlets at 18 inches instead of 12 for wheelchair access
- Easy to open or lock patio doors and screens
- Peep hole at a low height
- Incorporation of emergency response system installed or wearable
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 Light switches at 42" instead of 48- Adjustable controls on light switches
- Luminous switches in bedrooms, baths and hallways
- Strobe light or vibrator-assisted smoke and burglar alarms
- Lower window sills especially for windows on the street
- Programmable thermostats for heating and cooling
- Contrast colors between floor and walls
- Color borders around floor and counter-top edges
- Non skid flooring
- Matte finish paint, flooring and counter-tops
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Bathroom Tips
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Kitchen Tips
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 Lever faucets and faucet mixers with anti-scald valves- Temperature controlled shower and tub fixtures
- Stall shower with a low threshold and shower seat
- Grab bars at back and sides of shower, tub and toilet or wall reinforcement for later installation
- Bathrooms with turnaround and transfer space for walker or wheelchair (36" by36")
- Higher bathroom counters
- Telephone jack
- Installation of medical response device
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 Kitchen cabinets with pull-out shelves and lazy susans- Easy to grasp cabinet knobs or pulls
- Task lighting under counters
- Cooktop with front controls
- Side by side refrigerator
- Adjustable upper shelves and pull out lower shelves
- Variety in kitchen counter height - some as low as table height (30 inches)
- Gas sensor near gas cooking, water heater and gas furnace
- Color or pattern borders at counter edges
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