Repairs and Remodels for Aging-in-Place in Caldwell, ID
When people live in Caldwell, ID and are close to the end of their careers, they might want wheelchair accessibility and other renovations so they can reside in the comfort of their home for years. You can have family and friends stay for visits and get togethers and retain the furniture, routines and decorations you have grown to love. While you and your husband or wife may be healthy well into the future, aging-in-place remodels can ease transition into your golden years.
Handyman Connection specialists can perform an array of aging-in-place installation jobs. If carried out correctly, these upgrades make caring for your home simpler. They can also make your home easier to navigate while using wheelchairs, walkers and electric scooters. This remodeling can also make supporting for aging relatives easier, so you can care better your husband or wife and keep them with you longer.
Whether you need smaller scale remodel jobs for aging-in-place or need a complete remodel, reach out to the Handyman Connection specialists in Caldwell, ID. We are pleased to answer all your questions or set up an appointment for a no-cost estimate.
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Our Senior Handyman Crew Provides:
Grab bar installation
Fixed or portable accessibility ramp installation
Shower seat installation
Walk-in tub installation
Zero-threshold/walk-in shower installation
Anti-scald device installation
Motion-sensor faucet installation
Countertop height remodeling
Roll-out shelving installation
Anti-slip flooring installation
Motion-sensor lighting installation
Door-widening (offset) hinge installation
Pocket door installation
Stairlift installation
Door camera/caregiver camera installation
Floor Plans for Aging-in-Place
- Expanding narrow halls and doorways to make them easier for wheelchairs to go through can be important for aging-in-place renovations
- Installation of chair lifts for stairs or installation of elevators can make it possible to stay in your own home for many years
- Single story living is a requirement for today's seniors. We can help you fix up your place to age in place in comfort without having to walk up and down stairs
Remodeling Outdoors for Aging-in-Place
- Brick or siding upgrades can save you the hassle of ongoing maintenance
- Fixing your deck or patio can improve safety, and deck remodeling such as adding ramps and widening access can make navigation easier
- Landscaping upgrades such as plants that are simple to maintain cut down on the need for gardening, weeding and watering
Upgrade the Bathroom for Senior Life
Repairing and renovating small bathrooms can help you live at your residence during retirement by:
- Installing grab bars
- Replacing faucets
- Increasing turnaround space
- Adding a fold-down bench in the shower stall for safety
- Adding lights in the shower stall
- Installing bracing around the toilet and bath to prevent slips and falls
- Raising toilet seats to make it easier to sit and stand
- Separate apartments for caregivers
The Little Stuff Makes a Difference in Retirement Remodels
- Installation of non-slippery hard floors and replacement of impractical carpet with new carpet of 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
- Simple upgrades such as doorknob replacement with levers and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved to easier-to-reach places, switches and outlets near entryways, and installation of security systems can make retiring at home more convenient
Doors and Ramps for Aging-in-Place
- Installing non-slip flooring can improve safety
- Motion lighting, flattened thresholds and garage additions make senior life easier
- Wheelchair ramps to exterior doors and in garages can make it easier for aging adults to come and go
Adapting a bedroom for you to stay in so caregivers can be with you while you live in retirement can be perfect. Ask about remodeling just one bathroom or installation of an chair lift to make this possible.
Call the aging-in-place remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Caldwell, ID to get your questions answered and prepare for a comfortable, secure retirement in your own home.