Living Room
Lever handles on doors
Automatic motion sensor lights in case your hands are full when you enter the room at night
Adequate, unencumbered area beside door entrances in the event you are entering using a walker or
wheel chair
(Doorways need to have at
least a 32 inch clearance,
34 to 36 inches is better)
Landing areas in case you’re carrying something,
(Both beside doors &
next to seating)
Clear, wide, walk-space furniture arrangement
Natural daytime lighting
Remove throw rugs or secure any rugs to floor
Install highest allowed daylight light bulbs in fixtures
Rocker style light switches
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector
Easy access telephone
Easy access emergency flashlight or wall lighting
Automatic lighting if necessary
Electrical cords out of the way to prevent tripping hazard
Furniture that “fits” you
Chairs with correct depth, height, arm and back support
(Varies according to body
type
and physical limitations)
Consider a side table for both sides of chair
Consider leaving space for a lift chair
Any “rolling” furniture needs to have a “lock” feature
Note--lighter walls and floor covering colors
in addition to better lighting
improves vision perception
Convenient trash can
Remove any obstacles or hazards
Furniture that fits your life, room, & style
Movable cart-based on needs
Corral for electronic controls
Book/magazine rack
Reading lamp
Examples of my personal adaptations—
Decreased clutter
Added open space for walking
Removed a queen hide-a-bed sofa
Removed recliner love seat
Removed a heavy, deep-depth love seat
Acquired lighter, easier-moved chairs
(Sturdy arms, good back
support)
Converted heavy coffee table to bench
Added a fitted seat cushion
(Now placed against wall-
good
spot to remove shoes)
Replaced foot stool with small bean-bag chair--
allows extra seating, soft, easier to move.
Added Side tables (shelf underneath)
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