Category: Aging in Place

This in-home safety breakdown is a great place to start when evaluating home access needs

Renovating your home to make it more accessible for an older loved one or yourself might sound daunting, but experts say there are more products and services than ever to make this doable.

We’re debating whether to move in retirement or remodel our existing home. In either case, we’re trying to figure out what features, at a minimum, we should look for in a new house—or add to our current house—so that we can stay in our home as we get older.

The pool can provide a great workout for master athletes, but it’s especially advantageous for those who suffer from physical ailments. Here are some common conditions, and the different types of workouts you can do despite your limitations.

The potential danger of falling in your bathroom is a common concern for aging homeowners. Simply discussing this possibility causes anxiety for many bathers.

While the overwhelming majority of individuals prefer to “age in place,” an alternative focus that might serve them better is to decide where they would age successfully.

When you’re in pain all the time, the last thing you feel like doing is exercise.  Yet people in chronic pain (defined as pain that lasts more than three months) often inadvertently make themselves worse by avoiding exercise.

Is your aging loved one in harm’s way in the kitchen? A recent KARE11 Sandwich Generation segment focused on kitchen safety and seniors. Among the concerns that arise is ensuring the safety and well-being of senior citizens in their own homes, particularly in the kitchen. In this article, we will explore practical tips and strategies to promote kitchen safety for senior citizens, helping alleviate worries for the Sandwich Generation.

Assessing Kitchen Hazards:

• Identifying potential risks such as slippery floors, cluttered countertops, and inadequate lighting.
• Addressing common hazards related to cooking appliances, utensils, and sharp objects.
• Evaluating the layout of the kitchen for ease of movement and accessibility.

Promoting Accessibility:

• Adapting the kitchen environment to accommodate mobility challenges.
• Installing Barres d'appui, non-slip flooring, and convenint storage solutions.
• Considering ergonomic kitchen tools and aids to enhance independence and reduce strain.

Fire Safety Measures:

• Raising awareness about fire safety and prevention in the kitchen.
• Installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers within easy reach.
• Encouraging regular maintenance of kitchen appliances to minimize fire risks.

Safe Handling of Food:

• Highlighting the importance of proper food handling and storage.
• Educating senior citizens about food expiration dates and signs of spoilage.
• Promoting balanced and nutritious meal planning to support overall health.

Utilizing Technology:

• Introducing smart home devices and assistive technologies to enhance kitchen safety.
• Exploring voice-activated assistants, reminders for medication and cooking tasks, and emergency call systems.
• Recommending mobile apps for recipe management, meal planning, and online grocery shopping.

Adding handrails and grab bars, replacing doorknobs with levers, and widening doorways where possible can also result in significant improvements in kitchen safety. If you’re interested in the many ways Next Day Access can help make your home safer and more enjoyable, Nous contacter today!

Every Tuesday, a group of men called the Tuesday Toolmen gather for a voluteer program that helps out the elderly and disable in their community. They build wheelchair ramps and help out with home repairs for those who struggle to take care of them on their own. 

This kind group of men aim to help individuals live at home for as long as possible. The Tuesday Toolmen have been working for their community for over 20 years, and are made up by retired men in the Kalamazoo area.

They have done over 200 wheelchair ramps, and in 2015 they completed 165 home repairs, 97 barrier free renovations, and 24 ramps. 

Read more about the Tuesday Toolmen at the WWMT website.

Interested in your own wheelchair ramp?

Wheelchair ramps are a common accessibility and mobility solution for homes. They allow for safe, independent, and easy access for entering and exiting the front door, backyard door, garage, or throughout the house and are ADA compliant.

Whatever type of residential ramp you choose, wherever you may need one on your stairs, and whether you have chosen to rent or purchase, Next Day Access will work to make the installation fast, safe, and pleasant.

Many of our ramps call be installed very quickly. Your product will be available for use in just a few hours! Any interruption to your daily activities will be minimal because we know your time and privacy are important to you.

Our team of dedicated professionals are happy to assist you in financing your next accessibility project. In some cases, additional financing may be available through various financing partners.

Please note: financing and rental options differ with each location.

Since 1980 and founded by the International Code Council, Building Safety Month has been an annual public safety awareness campaign to help individuals, families, and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.