Helpful Home Modifications for Seniors that Won’t Bust the Budget
Use this inexpensive, do-it-yourself home modification checklist to keep your senior safe while they age in place.
Hidden hazards in the home can make seniors’ lives more challenging and put them at greater risk of injury. Inexpensive home modifications can make a difference.
Making home improvements can increase senior safety and comfort. Fortunately, many modifications can be made inexpensively. You can perform several affordable improvements yourself or hire a contractor to make simple changes. As a result, seniors will be better equipped for aging in place.
Inexpensive Do-It-Yourself Home Modification Checklist
Affordable Renovation
Options Some modifications typically require knowledge of and experience in construction. A certified contractor can make renovations like these if needed:
- Widen doorways for wheelchair access
- Install a wheelchair ramp
- Add an electronic stair lift
- Install a walk-in tub or shower
- Lower counter tops
- Move light switches down for wheelchair reach
CEO at Senior Solutions Home Care
Kunu Kaushal is the Founder & CEO of Senior Solutions Home Care, Founder of the Independent Home Care Alliance (IHCA), and Past President of the Tennessee Association for Home Care (TAHC). With his grandparents as his first clients, Kunu opened Senior Solutions in 2010 and has since added service lines in transportation, nutrition, care management, transition services, and veteran care solutions, all while expanding to 20+ offices, all 95 counties in Tennessee, and a growing presence in Georgia. Beyond owning and operating his home care agency, Kunu loves spending time with his wife, Jill, and their three daughters. Kunu is passionate about speaking and networking at as many home care industry events as he possibly can, and truly loves learning and growing in what he does!
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