{"id":383,"date":"2019-05-09T23:46:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T23:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2019-05-09T23:46:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T23:46:24","slug":"how-to-make-age-in-place-work-for-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/how-to-make-age-in-place-work-for-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Age-in-Place work for your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the AARP, nearly 90 percent of adults over 65 want to remain in their current homes as they grow older. \u00a0(They just don\u2019t want any tell-tale modifications drawing attention to their age.)<\/p>\n

The good news is: Universal Design Principles are truly becoming universal.\u00a0 Design features which accommodate a variety of physical abilities are increasingly being incorporated into both new and remodeled home designs. A home designed with safety in mind can also be aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to age in place, or are looking for a home where you can, here are some things you can start thinking about\/planning for now.<\/p>\n

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  1. Easy access\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Have at least one entry to your home that has no steps. Widen doorways to accommodate a wheel chair\u2019s width. Change out door knobs for door levers which are easier to operate.<\/div>\n
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    1. Room to move<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Excess furniture creates obstacles and impedes mobility. Decluttering is the simplest way to make your home significantly safer. Remove things that are easy to trip over — or bump into.<\/p>\n

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      1. Light at the right height.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Placing light switches at wheel-chair height makes it easier to turn the lights on. You’ll also want to think about adding automatic night-lights in bedrooms, hallways and bathrooms.<\/p>\n

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        1. Bed + bath on the main floor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Plan to have the master bedroom and a full bath on the main floor. Create it as a guest suite now, and you\u2019ll appreciate having it when you need it.<\/p>\n

          Whether you\u2019re thinking of aging-in-place in your current home or downsizing to a new one, things always works best when you start early \u2013 and get space-planning help. As a Certified Senior Move Manager\/Interior Designer On The Move<\/u> can design a space you\u2019ll love to live in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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