certified aging in space - passow
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People want to “Live at HOME”
Safely
Comfortably
Regardless of ability or age
Did you know?
This year, baby
boomers will be
turning 65 at about
8000 a day!
2012
Did you know?
25-60%
Of all new homes will have a resident
with a long-term, severe mobility impairment
1 in 20
People have some type of mobility impairment
95%
Of all new homes are constructed with steps
at all entrances and/or narrow doorways
Did you know?
So now, “you’re PLANNING for your
FUTURE”OR,
Successful areas of planning
Person
Place
Support Network
Support Network
PlacePerson
Successful areas of planning
Live at
Home
• Your Home Choice
• Home Modification
• Community• Environment
• Finances• Activities• Preventive
Healthcare• Medical Care• Spirituality• Self Worth• Recreation
• Community Involvement• Continuing Education• Transportation• Family/Friends/
Community
How do you know who can help?
CAPS
Modifications to allow you to stay HOME
Live at Home
Top 10 features
1.First floor 2.Safety devices3.Safe flooring and thresholds4.Bathroom modifications5.Grab bars6.Work surfaces7.Easy grip controls8.Handrails9.Lighting10. Storage
Top 10 features
1.First floor• Home entrance• Accessible bedroom, bath,
kitchen, living area, and laundry room
• 42” wide hallway• 32” minimum doorway
Home entrance
Home entrance
Home entrance
Home entrance
Home entrance
Width = 36”-48”
Platform at top should be 3’ x 5’
Landing after 30’ of ramp with 5’ turning radius
Home entrance
Low Rise Stairs
Interior access
Interior access
Interior access
Interior access
Interior access
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices
3.Safe flooring and thresholds• Beleveled strip for heights of ¼ inch or more• Nonslip and non-glare surfaces such as cork
flooring• Low-pile carpets or rugs
Flooring and thresholds
Flooring and thresholds
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds
4.Bathroom modifications• Spacing• Tub/shower access• Scald-control• Safety and Luxury
Bathroom Modifications
5’ x 8’ bathroom modifications
Swing out doorReplace tub with roll-in shower
Bathroom Modifications
Modify with a roll-in shower
Bathroom Modifications
Bathroom Modifications
Bathroom Modifications
Curb shower Roll in shower
Bathroom Modifications
Bathroom Modifications
Toilet Clearance34” in front
Toilet Height17”-19” comfort ht.
Bathroom Modifications
Roll under sink
Height = no > 34”Under sink allowance = 27”-29”
Bathroom Modifications
Bathroom Modifications
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications
5.Grab bars• In wet areas• Near toilets
Grab Bars
Grab Bars
Solid blocking
reinforcement
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars
6.Work surface control and heights• Front controls• Front loading washer & dryer• Side-by-side refrigerator• Elevated dishwasher• Induction cook tops• Easy read displays• Color-contrasting controls
Work surface control and heights
Work surface control and heights
o 30”-48” clear space
oRoll under sinko 27”-34” counter
heighto Smooth flooringoUser-friendly
appliances
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces
7.Easy grip controls• Lever door knobs and faucets• Rocker panel light switches• Large touch-pad controls
Easy grip controls
Top 10 features
1. First floor2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work Surfaces7. East grip controls
8.Handrails• Both sides• 1 ¼” diameter• Continuous• 34”-38” off floor
Handrails
Top 10 features
1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces7. Easy grip controls8. Handrails
9.Lighting• Dimmers• Reflect light• Light colored walls• Reduce shadows• Outlets and switches 18”-48” off
floor• Avoid glare from glossy surfaces
Lighting
Dimmer lights, rocker switches @ 36-”42” ht.
Direct or task lighting(vanity, desk, sink, stove, etc.)
The light should not be behind you to produce a shadow
Use sensor lighting
Lighting
- Balance light transitions- Contrast light between
floorings, thresholds, wall and floor
- LED & CFL – less energy and maintenace
Top 10 features1. First floor 2. Safety devices3. Safe flooring and thresholds4. Bathroom modifications5. Grab bars6. Work surfaces7. Easy grip controls8. Handrails9. Lighting
10. Storage• Adjustable/multiple heights• Closets
• Shelves: Maximum 54”• Rods: Maximum 48”• Adjustable if possible
Storage
Modifications to allow you to stay HOME