3) Safety in the bathroom
- Bracing in the walls around the tub, shower, shower seat, and toilet for installing grab bars to support 250 pounds.
- Curb-less shower with minimum of 36-inches width
- Fold down seat in the shower
- Hand held adjustable shower heads with 6-foot hose
- Offset from center tub/shower controls
- Slip-resistant flooring in bathroom and shower
- Toilet 2.5-inches higher than standard (17 to 19-inches) with adjustable height.
- Wall-hung sink to accommodate knee space with a panel to protect user from pipes
- Bathtub with door for in/out ease, or a bath lift
- Color contrast edge borders at counter tops
- One hand toilet paper holder dispenser
- Wheelchair maneuverable bath on main level with 60-inch turning radius or t-turn space for 36-inch by 36-inch or 30-inch by 48-inch clear space
If you’d like to know more, an extensive list of home modifications is available from the NAHB web site Aging-In-Place Checklist. This quick reference can really be a handy guide when, like many of us, you don’t know where to start.
To meet the increasing demand for aging-in-place home modification professionals, the NAHB has also developed a directory of CAPS professionals by state and check Angie’s List for trusted Remodelers in your neighborhood.
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