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18 <br />SAV: f --folie for a L -b- feti,Me: <br />IVY *11:0 <br />Aging in Place Project 6Kentru ACCESS SOLUTIONS <br />REHAB - <br />What are some of the simple low-costlno-cost things that people can do to <br />make their home more safe and livable as they age? <br />1. Grab bars in <br />In general at: <br />bathroom <br />1. tub/shower <br />2. across from toilet <br />3. next toilet <br />2. Raised height <br />Replace existing toilet with comfort height toilet OR <br />toilet <br />Add raised toilet seat to existing toilet <br />3. Lever handles <br />Replace all or majority of door knobs with lever <br />handles <br />4. Railings at stairs <br />Add railings at interior AND exterior stairs <br />5. Lighting <br />Add additional task and general lighting <br />6. Contrast at stairs <br />Add permanent or semi-permanent contrast at stair <br />treads <br />7. Neutralize <br />Modify thresholds with transition strips or threshold <br />thresholds at <br />ramps to be 1/2" or less <br />doorways <br />8. Easy access to <br />Add pull out shelves, lazy susans, drawers etc., for <br />kitchen storage <br />ease of use <br />9. Adjustable height <br />Replace existing shower head with showerhead with <br />hand held <br />controls that are easy to access and operate <br />shower head <br />10. Easy access <br />Add varied height shelving and rods at closets for <br />closet storage <br />ease of use <br />This list compiled by Access Solutions and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging as a resource.. <br />For more information: contact Alissa Boroff at 612.238.5429 <br />