What’s an ideal bathroom for a senior or someone who’s not as mobile as they once were? It’s one that you can enjoy before you “need” it. You won’t have to remodel in your sunset years if you prepare ahead of time. Bonus: you can enjoy your investment right now.
Many boomers in their 50s and 60s are thinking ahead. When they remodel, they make sure their bathroom includes features they’ll appreciate over the long haul. After all, they want to live out their lives in the familiar place called home.
What does this ideal bathroom for all time include?
To keep people in their homes as they age, it’s often necessary remodeling a bathroom to accommodate mobility issues. If you’re about to launch into a bathroom remodeling project, consider these tips:
1. What’s the Problem?
Evaluate the person who is having difficulty getting around. If they’re in a wheel chair or their medical condition could lead to further deterioration that might land them in a wheel chair, there are additional considerations.
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To understand why I think today’s featured product is among the best, I want you to imagine it’s a steamy August day. You’re hot and sticky and ready to cool off in a refreshing shower. But you can’t. There’s a barricade between you and the shower.
Or think about one of those days when your muscles are in knots and your bones feel creaky. You long for a soothing, hot bath, but access is impossible.
This is how some seniors feel when they want to take a bath or shower. The side of the bath, while less than two-feet high, becomes a formidable barrier. And it’s something they absolutely should be concerned about because, as I’ve said before, almost 22 million injuries occur in the bathroom each year, and getting in and out of the bath tub is one of the most hazardous activities.
