Home Design for Elders

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DISCERN LIVING
Home Design for Elders
Designing an elderly friendly Home
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Mind the traffic flow
Rearrange your living room layout to make space
for the seniors to move around without knocking
over or bumping into furniture.
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Install grab bars and benches in bathrooms
A bathroom can be a very dangerous place for
senior citizens. Injuries getting on and off the
toilet are quite high in people aged 65 and
older. Grab bars are a must-have as they offer
additional support to hold on to while sitting
down or getting up.
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Go for higher beds, furniture
While designing an elder-friendly home, keep
items that are used often in lower cabinets,
within easy reach. The furniture should enable
seniors to carry on their daily lives easily.
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Opt for slip-resistant floors
The main criteria, when selecting flooring for
home with seniors, is to ensure that it is not
slippery, is easy to walk on and easy to
maintain. Consider installing anti-slip floors to
make this area safer and minimise accidents.
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