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Features That Make Homes More Livable

These are things that make a home more livable, that is more comfortable, easier and safer for independent living. It facilitates easier everyday living for occupants all ages, not just senior friendly. So every household sometimes has occupants which are either elderly, disabled either permanently or temporarily, expectant mothers, children or anyone who needs a home to be more livable.

A livable home can be a joy as well as just smart efficient living.

So what are these Universal Design features?

Whole House:

Access is important. Ground level entrance without having to climb steps
Wide doors for wheelchair access
Wide hallways and foyers
Level Floors - Eliminate threshold bumps
Master on main level.
Lever action door handles
Banisters on both side of stairs when more than two steps

Lightening:

Easy access to light switches
Rocker type light switches rather than flip type
Ample lightening inside and out
Lighting that is glare-free, energy efficient is safer & economical.
Energy efficient fluorescent ambient and task lighting
Large windows allow the use of natural daylight
Energy-Star approved light fixtures
Well lighted pathways




Kitchen:

Extra long hose on sink water sprayer so you can extend to fill up a cooking pot.
Single lever faucet for shower
Lower level micro-wave oven for easy access
Lower second sink
Cabinet with magnetic catches that open when pressed





Bath:

Larger bathrooms
Tile with high anti-slipping rating
Open shower for easy access
Grab bars in the shower / bath able to hold 250 lbs
Bench for the shower
Single lever faucet for shower with handheld
Hand-held spray with a 5’ hose and on-off switch built into the handle

These are just items that should be taken into account, but is not an all inclusive list.
          

 
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