Home Modifications

There are a variety of home modifications available to fit one's needs. For example, a person using a wheelchair may need a ramp to get inside the home. Modifications in the bathroom might include grab bars and roll-in showers.

Lowered counters and sinks in the kitchen may be helpful. Stair lifts carry a person up and down a stairway while seated. These and other home modifications not only make a person's home safer, but can help them remain in their home longer.

 

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Make sure your bed is at the right height to easily get in and out of it. Install bed rails to help steady yourself when getting out of bed.

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