Lowe's Article and Video About Four Ways to Prevent Falls in the Bedroom

At Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article and video explaining Four Ways to Prevent Falls in the Bedroom. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities.

According to the author, Holly H., “For many, the bedroom is the place to go for privacy, healing and relaxation. As our needs change, the bedroom should still be able to be our worry-free space. With an accessible design plan, your bedroom will always be your personal sanctuary.” This article shows some ways to make your bedroom safer and more accessible by considering the flooring, bed height, and lighting.

Creating a safer and more accessible bedroom should involve Universal Design (UD). The principles of UD contribute to the convenience and function of products and home spaces by making products and spaces safer, easier to use and, more accessible. For additional information about UD please see Universal Design.

Careful planning is important to creating a safer and more accessible bedroom using UD. A safer and more accessible bedroom should include aging-in-place considerations.

Universal Design is a key part of aging-in-place home modifications. A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) is trained in the application of UD for home modifications to help aging and disabled individuals remain in their homes longer. CAPS consultants and UD incorporate the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) into residential home design and modifications.

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Richard Acree is a CAPS consultant with many years of experience as a home inspector and accessibility inspector. For more information about aging-in-place services please see Residential Accessibility.

Please call 615-752-0060 or email at inspections4ada@gmail.com for help with aging-in-place home modifications for you or your loved one.

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DISCLAIMER: This article is not an endorsement or recommendation to buy or use any product or service offered or provided by Lowe’s or any other company or vendor. Consumers and contractors should do their own due diligence to determine what product or service best meets their needs.