Aging in Place? Make These 5 Home Upgrades Now

If you’re like many people, you plan to live in your home for a long time – but even if you don’t, making these home upgrades can help make your house more marketable to people who do want to age in place.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every home, these five improvements can make aging in place a lot easier… and the time to tackle them is now.

Replace your light bulbs with LEDs
Install lever door handles
Install automatic blinds
Invest in a hands-free kitchen faucet
Put in a walk-in tub or shower bench

Here’s a closer look at each.

#1. Replace your light bulbs with LEDs

LEDs can help increase visibility, and they last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs do. You can even take things a step farther and consider finding touch-activated or voice-activated lighting (such as those that work with Google Home or Alexa).

Pro tip: Installing path lighting in hallways and bathrooms is a good idea, too. You can check out LED light strips that operate on batteries or electricity.

#2. Install lever door handles

Swap out round doorknobs all over the house – they require different grip strength than lever handles do. Generally, lever handles are much easier to manage.

#3. Install automatic blinds

Automatic blinds open with a remote or a smartphone app, which means they’re ideal for people who want to age in place.

#4. Invest in a hands-free kitchen faucet

A hands-free faucet lets the water go on and off easily – and they’re simple to install. While you’re at it, consider adding an anti-scald device to prevent burns.

#5. Put in a walk-in tub or shower bench

Walk-in tubs and showers are the way to go to minimize the risk of slips and falls in the bathroom. Adding a shower bench makes staying self-sufficient easier, too.

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Aging in Place? Make These 5 Home Upgrades Now