We all love our family and want to do everything we can to care for them. Sometimes those we love may need to live somewhere that is more comfortable and well suited to their present needs. If you are looking to move your grandparents or parents in with you, or redesign their house, yet don't know where to begin, here are a few simple ways you can make a home safe for your senior loved ones.
- Create space: Redesigning a home for seniors is all about making it spacious and practical. Large pathways between furniture allows for less opportunities for accidents and room for greater mobility.
- Sometimes you will need to minimize: Depending on the amount of space you have available, you may need to remove the excess that is no longer needed. Go by these three rules when considering whether to keep or donate your furniture or items. Each piece you keep should be functional, beautiful or sentimental.
- Buy sturdy, but lightweight furniture: If you need to purchase new furniture, it should be heavy enough not to slip out from under them, but light enough to move around easily. This allows them to rearrange at their will without your help, which helps retain a sense of independence.
- Everything should be accessible: Any appliances or items they will need to access frequently should be in cabinets and shelves at waist-height to eliminate the risk of falls and injury. When redesigning your house, or theirs, keep in mind that you want to make them feel at home, while keeping them safe from harm.
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