Home Modification for the Elderly
Home modification and repair includes adaptations to homes for elders that can make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing, cooking and climbing stairs, as well as alterations to physical structure of the home to improve its overall safety and condition.
Why Is Home Modification and Repair Important
Home modification and repair can help prevent accidents such as falls. Research suggests that one third to one half of home accidents can be prevented by modification and repair.
Home modification and repair can allow elders to remain in their homes. Older people tend to live in older homes that often need repairs and modifications. Over 60% of older persons live in homes more than 20 years old. Home modification and repair can accommodate lifestyle changes and increase comfort.
Typical Problems:
Difficulty getting in and out of the shower.
Slipping in the tub or shower
Difficulty turning faucet handles/doorknobs
Inadequate heating or ventilation
Difficulty climbing stairs
Possible Solutions:
Install grab bars, shower seals or transfer benches
Place non skid strips or decals in the tub or shower
Replace faucet knobs with lever handles
Install ramps
Install insulation, storm windows and air conditioner
Install handrails for support
Property Search
RSS Feed
Search Blog
Recent Blogs
Did You Say It Has A Basement In Florida - The most often asked question
Is It Time To Buy Or Sell -
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Real Estate Broker - Whether you’re an experienced
Apr 22 2018 43219 1 Homebuilding Isnt Keeping Up - ses ...With Growth. America
Our Bloggers
Marsha Addison-Brat - 1
Cindy Barron - 29
Gary Benson - 23
Ken Bryan - 6
Mary Bucaria - 3
Karim Cherradi - 9
Caterina Cintorino - 8
Belinda Cyr - 9
Maria DArrigo - 1
Ildiko Davis - 22
Janet Deedy - 35
Victor DeFrisco - 240
Salvatore Defrisco - 736
Sal Defrisco - 7
Joanne DeFrisco - 2
Erik Erikson - 2
Morrie Finkelstein - 76
Mary Hannon - 3
Shannon Havasi - 56
Natalia Haws - 4
Natalie Johnson - 6
Dorothy Johnson - 5
Jonathan Jones - 2
Norman Kane - 2
Dorothy Kozlowski - 5
Bob Leventoff - 1
Traci Ann Lloyd - 75
Laurie and Harvey Marcus - 116
Scott McVey - 21
Jasiel Moreno - 2
Ray Negron - 141
Peggy ONeill - 48
Rosanne Paul - 6
Michelle Pierce - 4
Taryn Pinnaro - 12
Hristo Popov - 70
Christian Quintana - 18
Sherley Rendel - 3
Lisa Rispoli - 41
Stephanie Rodgers - 7
Jessica Rojas - 14
Galina Rosenthal - 42
Wayne Ross - 13
Priscila Rouleau - 13
Rebekah Santiago - 13
Sallianne Serra - 20
Heidi Shade - 12
Stephen Snow - 57
Jerry Sudzina - 20
Keith and Patty Thomsen - 59
Loriann Vestuti - 5
Sheryl Volk - 40
James Watts - 29
Aneita Williams - 43
David Witsen - 7
Vernon Word - 15
Margarita Zhemukhova - 85
This is a list of your favorite properties. We will email you if a property is reduced or leaves the market.
Click 'Save' to add a property to this list.New & returning visitors please enter your information to login.
This message will go directly to the head of our team.