9 TIPS to Convert YOUR HOME SENIOR-FRIENDLY

By Arun Aggarwal -

9 TIPS to Convert  YOUR HOME SENIOR-FRIENDLY 



You can follow these 9 tips to make your home  Comfortable , Friendly & Safe for elderly

  1. Adequate Lighting  - All area in the home must  be well-lit . Like doorway, staircase, bathrooms,  kitchen,. Bed Room , garden or balcony etc . More Attention should be given to  staircases as they are more vulnerable to fall & accidents. You can also look in to possibility of providing certain lighting in wall at lower heights which can remain on 24 Hours in dark areas or at-least during night . Automation in Lighting can be very good option . Lights can be turned on with movement i.e motion sensors  or intensity of lights etc. There are many Home Automation system are available at quite economical range. 

  2.  Well-arranged and labeled cupboards - With ageing comes forgetfulness. the simple way to make day to day life much easier for the elderly is to create life clutter-free and arrange necessities neatly with labeling. Cupboards and drawers should be at lower heights or easily accessible as per their need & Liking 

  3. Doing away with stairs and ledges - Old age and knee problems go together. Sometimes taking a step also seems to be a herculean task. make sure the lifts in your building are maintained and functional. On the bottom floor, the doorway to the house needn't have steps. Instead a rather inclined pathway to the door would be helpful for the old. If you wish to put a Home Lift in your house , please contact Home Lift Expert . Delhi's #1 Home Lift Manufacturer  - Bring Safety Comfort & Mobility in your life

  4. Beware slippery flooring - Slippery floors are a strict no-no. Ultra polished floors are a recipe for disaster at adulthood. it's best to exchange them with ribbed or slip-resistant flooring. Slippery floors are a strict no-no. Ultra polished floors are a recipe for disaster at maturity. it's best to exchange them with ribbed or slip-resistant flooring .Rug and carpet free houses - Most falls are thanks to carpets and rugs. A senior-friendly home must be carpet and rug free. Little attention to detail can make an entire lot of difference and make life a pleasing experience for our seniors who have protected us after we needed them.

  5. Bathrooms - Hold that ground Bathroom flooring compulsorily must be manufactured from slip-proof tiles. Fixtures and taps should be easy to succeed in. Overhead showers will be replaced with hand showers. Instant heaters and geysers are recommended rather than storage geysers. Bar railings grabs are required right along the lavatory walls. With the introduction of contemporary bathroom fixtures this could be easily arranged. 

  6. Bedrooms - Safety first Bedrooms require ample space for maneuvering. Hand railings and grabs near the bed are helpful. it's advisable to avoid sharp-edged beds. 

  7. Friendly Kitchen - Lower counter tops, easily accessible cupboards, hot and cold-water facility should be in step with requirements to avoid scalding or related accidents. rather than kitchen stove cooking, induction cooking could be a better option. Kitchen counters should be clutter-free 

  1. Communication -Better communication and connectivity could be a necessity. During emergencies these act as saviors. a set telephone line connection together with mobile connectivity should be present. chatting with the elderly periodically about their concerns could be a must 

  2. Door knobs - The most common ailment afflicting old people is arthritis. This disease makes simple, day-to-day chores a tedious task. an easy turning of the doorknob may be very painful. Avoid fancy doorknobs which will be difficult for the elderly and replace them with handles with easy levers. 

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