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Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.
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Episode 35: Using Universal Design To Age In Place
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As we age, the desire to stay in our own homes becomes more important. For many of us, the thought of leaving our home and community is a scary proposition.
The home environment and aging in place can be a challenge for many older people.
Fortunately, there are design strategies that can help us age in place gracefully and safely.
As we age, our future needs can change and we may need to plan for different types of care and or adding accessibility features in our homes such as a curbless shower or walk-in shower in order to create a safe and accessible design.
The Principles of Universal Design are a set of guidelines for the design of products and environments to be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability.
Universal design is an approach to design that takes into account the needs of all users to the greatest extent possible, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance.
Universal design features can be incorporated into any home, making it more livable for people of all ages.
Full Article: https://homedesignsforlife.com/using-universal-design-to-age-in-place/
website: https://homedesignsforlife.com/
Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com
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