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Home Modification for Seniors

Home improvements, repairs, and/or remodeling that allow older adults to safely stay in their own homes for as long as possible.

Read AgingCare's articles offering tips from senior care experts as well as advice from other caregivers who have made modifactions to a senior's long-time home to improve safety for a senior who chooses to age in place.

Home Modification Articles

Home Modifications for Seniors
Most people don’t update their homes to accommodate age-related changes in their needs and abilities, but a few modifications can create a senior-friendly home that enhances safety and promotes independence.
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Helpful Home Modifications: Finishing Our Basement for Dad
A caregiver shares the adjustments and renovations she made to prepare her home for her elderly father-in-law to move in.
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Mom’s Moving In: How to Adapt Your Home for an Elderly Parent
Deciding to move your elderly parent in with you is a choice that will significantly alter life as you know it. Consider these tips for adapting your home to create a safe and successful multi-generational living arrangement.
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How To Make a Home Safer for a Person with Alzheimer’s
People in the early stages of Alzheimer's are often capable of living on their own provided they make certain safety modifications. Make these quick adjustments to the home environment to ensure their safety and well being.
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