- Kitchens
- Bathrooms (including
on-suite)
- Finished basements
- Egress windows
- Additions
- Decks
- Garages
- Outdoor structures such
as gazebos and pergolas
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The U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) defines 'aging in place' as
"the ability to live in one's own home and community safely,
independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or
ability level."
Among the greatest threats
to the ability to 'age in place' is falling. According
to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of death by injury
among older adults. Features in a common household, such as
a lack of support in the shower or bathroom, inadequate
railings on the stairs, loose throw rugs, and obstructed
pathways are all |
possible dangers to an older
person. However, simple and low-cost modifications to an
older person’s home can greatly decrease the risk of
falling, as well as decreasing the risk of other forms of
injury.
Some examples of home
modifications include: ramps for accessible entry and
exit, additional railings, nonskid flooring, stairlifts,
home elevators, sliding shelves, increased lighting,
accessible switches at both ends of the stairs, walk-in
bathtubs and showers, grab bars, and handheld flexible
showerheads. |
- White-box build-outs
- Restaurant remodels
- Barwork
- Trimwork
- Upgrades to
ADA-compliance
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