Home improvement projects can be especially practical if you are close to retirement age. Your needs change as you grow older, so your home needs to be able to keep up with your requirements. If you are considering aging in place, here are some senior-friendly projects worth considering.

Kitchen Upgrades

With a carefully planned kitchen renovation, you can improve how your kitchen looks and functions, making it more accessible depending on your needs. You can lower counters, for example, and widen pathways to make your kitchen wheelchair-friendly. Even just improving your kitchen’s lighting can go a long way toward making your cooking space easier to use if you have vision-related concerns as you age.

Accessible Entrances

To make it easy to get in and out of your home, even in a wheelchair, have at least one exterior entryway modified to eliminate steps and offer flat entry or ramp access. There are many decking options that will make it look like the changes you introduce are seamlessly integrated into your property. If you already have flat entry, you may want to consider widening doorways instead, making it easier to get in and out with a walker or wheelchair, if necessary.

Bathroom Modifications

Grab bars and handrails are great because they give you something to hold onto, making it easier for you to get up, keep yourself steady and avoid falls. You can also ask your bathroom remodeler about safer bathing options like walk-in tubs.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington is your leading choice for top-quality kitchen and bathroom renovation projects. We offer only the best products and services around, so you can expect to get just the results you’re looking for. To learn more about what we can do for you, simply give us a call at (910) 212-5889. Let’s start a conversation today!