MANY of us will stay in the same home when we retire. Familiar surroundings, shops, parks, and long-time friends make it difficult to consider uprooting and moving to a new location. Well-meaning and loving adult children will find this a common line when trying to persuade their ageing parent or parents to stay with them.
You do not need to wait until you build a new home to get a house that is elder- friendly. As you make modifications or repairs to your current home, use features to make your home a home of the future – a home that is safer and more comfortable for people of all ages. And if you are building a new home, include some of these suggestions in your planning to make it a home for the 21st century.
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