Light Bulb Moments
Here
are a few things you can do to make your home more user friendly both now and
in the future, especially if you need to make changes or do remodeling.
Locks on doors
Get deadbolt locks and lever handles
that can be keyed to use the same key on all doors
Motion sensor night lights
Helps prevent falls and give a better night’s
sleep than night lights that stay on all night
Low pile carpet or smooth floors
Easier mobility with crutches, walkers, wheel
chairs, or canes
Brighter lighting , consider LED’s
Helps make hazards more visible, also
helps dust shine so you can clean in more spots
Grab rails in bathroom
Replaces towel racks & helps prevent
falls
Movable toilet paper stand
Can place where most accessible if you
have limited arm/body movement
Toilet paper holders
Designed to slide roll on with one hand
Paper towel holders
Designed to slide roll on with one hand
Rechargeable flashlights
Plugs into wall, ready to go when needed
Wired-in trouble light
Great when power goes off, no candles or
flash lights needed
Whole house surge protector
Protect appliances in older homes
GFI outlets in kitchen/ bathroom
Required in wet areas or counter areas
GFI Outlets in living spaces
Electric blanket, heating pad, electric powered chair,
medical equipment areas
Lighted wall switches
Safety, location
Lighter wall color
Reflects
light better
A timed ceiling fan/light/heater in the
ceiling of bathroom or other small space that needs extra heat
Reduces burn risks
Glass fronted kitchen cabinets
Display or help remembering placement
Kitchen base cabinets with drawers or
pull out inserts
Accessibility
“D” or bar shaped handles on drawers
Accessibility
Shallow pantry shelves
Accessibility
Stationary Chair with arms that fits “just right”
A chair that fits someone who is 6’ tall
will not fit someone only 5’ tall or
less in height. Leg length and seat height/depth are major factors in being
able to use chairs, love seats, couches.
Small movable kitchen cart
Helps move items from place to place
Low to roll-in threshold shower
Safety while bathing
Raised toilet
Accessibility
