Senior Home Modifications
Making Homes Safer and More Accessible for Mature Adults and Seniors
What Are Senior Home Modifications?
Home modifications for seniors and mature adults can include improvements that increase safety, accessibility, and comfort for older adults. Common updates include grab bars, walk-in showers, improved lighting, ramps, wider doorways, and minor repairs that support independent living. These improvements are completed to prevent falls, reduce confusion and create an environment to prevent potential hazards.
Depending on the neighborhood, these improvements and modifications can also make a home more appealing to future buyers if selling becomes part of your long-term plan.
Why Is It Important for Seniors and Families?
According to A.A.R.P. over 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls every year, which leads to over 3,000,000 emergency room visits. Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related death among adults over 65 years old. Making proactive home improvements can reduce safety risks while allowing seniors to remain comfortable in their homes longer.
Accessibility improvements also provide peace of mind for family members and caregivers. Too often pride gets in the way because we don’t want to look old or address that we are older. These improvements could be done now when you don't necessarily need them so they are ready and already in place when you do need them.
How Mitchell Schwartz Helps
As a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS®)* Mitchell has been purposely trained to evaluate homes with safety and accessibility in mind. He also connects homeowners with trusted contractors who understand senior-friendly renovations and modifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What improvements make the biggest difference?
Grab bars, better lighting, non-slip flooring, and accessible bathrooms are among the most beneficial. Every situation and person is different, and Mitchell takes these differences into account when providing suggestions and advice for renovations or improvements.
Will these improvements increase my home's value?
This can really depend upon the location of your house and the extent of the improvements. Many safety upgrades for seniors and mature adults can improve both functionality and market appeal. That being said, think about the improvements as a value to your life and not about adding value to your house.
Can you recommend contractors?
Yes. Mitchell works with trusted professionals experienced in senior home modifications.
*Mitchell is the only full time real estate professional in the Las Vegas area who is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS®)
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