In May, Randy, co-owner of Eastlake Renovations became certified as an Aging-in-Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. Many people are unaware of what that means, so today's blog is about exactly that.
Aging-in-Place Design means we are knowledgeable and passionate about helping our aging clients stay in their current, comfortable homes as long as they possibly can by making safe, appropriate and attractive modifications to their homes. Whether it be something as small as adding grab bars to their bathrooms, or installing appliances with automatic shut off features or adding a bedroom with bathroom to the first floor of their home, we can handle it all. The cost of doing an Aging-in Place remodel is far more affordable than the cost of Assisted Living or a Retirement Home. When you think about it, even if the project cost $50,000, that could be spent within 9 months at an Assisted Living facility.
The process is easy and we have it very streamlined. We come to our client's home and assess the exterior and interior of the home to determine what modifications are most important to be made and in what order. We do all of the leg work for the customer and run the entire project for them so it is as stress-free on them as it possibily can be.
Here are some ideas of what can be done to improve our customer's homes. If you know of anyone who is in need of our services, please be sure to share our information with them.
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| An Open, Barrier-Free Bathroom Design |
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| A pull-out flat work surface for easy accessibility |
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| Raised washer and dryer and roll-under laundry sink |
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| An open floor plan along with a shower seat and grab bars in the shower are great accessibility features |
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| Cabinet doors open and slide back in to allow for roll-under accessibility to the kitchen sink |
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| This beautiful shower stall has many great accessibility design features such as the easy access shower seat, sliding hand-held shower head and grab bars |
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| A Kohler Rising Wall Bathtub |
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| An under-the-counter microwave drawer adds a great accessible feature to the kitchen |
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| An open floor plan is a must for easy maneuverability |
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| A pneumatic, vacuum elevator is a great design feature |
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| A raised oven allows for lesser need for bending over |
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| A roll-under cooktop is great for a wheelchair bound occupant |
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| Sensitive-touch faucets are a great feature for someone with strength issues |
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| Grab bars don't have to look institutional and notice the fold-up shower seat that blends in with the wall tile |
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| A plate drawer under the counter is a great design feature |
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