{"id":34533,"date":"2021-07-13T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=34533"},"modified":"2021-07-12T06:11:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T10:11:46","slug":"smart-ways-to-make-your-home-elderly-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/smart-ways-to-make-your-home-elderly-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Ways To Make Your Home Elderly-Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;make your home elderly friendly&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/senior-man-with-grey-hair-sitting-on-sofa-in-livin-YQD3SYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>You don&#8217;t have to bust your budget to make your home elderly-friendly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The majority of people assume adapting their home for  seniors must involve excessive remodeling. So, let&#8217;s put your mind at ease  right away \u2013 <em>it doesn&#8217;t<\/em>. There&#8217;s a  whole lot of ways to make your home  elderly-friendly without breaking your bank.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">In fact, some home improvement  ideas for seniors listed here won&#8217;t even require any money at all! And, yet,  they will enhance their quality of life, <a href=\"https:\/\/mod-movers.com\/home-improvement-ideas-for-seniors\/\" rel=\"follow\">make them feel comfortable<\/a>, and, above all, safe.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">So, let&#8217;s review these options first and then move on to &quot;paid&quot; variants:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more\">\n<li>\n<h5>Declutter:<\/h5>\n<p>Decreased mobility is an unfortunate yet inevitable consequence of aging. This makes every item that&#8217;s out of its place a potential health hazard. Therefore, making your home tidy becomes an absolute necessity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Fortunately, solving this problem is beyond simple. All you need to do is set some time aside to declutter. It is one of the best, easiest, and cheapest ways to make your home elderly-friendly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Rearrange the Furniture:<\/h5>\n<p>Bumping into furniture is painful and frustrating even for a person in their prime. However, for the elderly \u2013 it&#8217;s also dangerous. As they age, their bones become more brittle, and even a minor injury can have dire consequences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to provide enough maneuvering space and enable unrestricted movement. This is especially important if the elderly need a walking aid, such as a walker or a wheelchair. Luckily enough, this, too, doesn&#8217;t require extensive remodeling.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">You can accomplish high maneuverability just by re-staging the furniture. It does take a bit of heavy-lifting and planning, but the result can be more than functional. Not to mention \u2013 incredibly good-looking, too!<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header\">\n<h5>Pet-friendly Doesn&#8217;t Mean Elderly-Friendly:<\/h5>\n<p>Many seniors appreciate the companionship of a four-legged friend. Still, the sad reality is that pet-friendly homes rarely translate to elderly-friendly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Now, by no means are we saying that you should get rid of your furry family member. But, if your elderly relative can&#8217;t handle an overly energetic puppy or a kamikaze kitten, it&#8217;s best to remove them from their immediate vicinity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content last\">So, choose a happy place in your home, away from common pathways, and turn it into a pet-friendly area. Pet fences for homes are a fantastic choice here. They are cheap, easy to install, modular, and come in a variety of designs. Thus, allowing you to fit them virtually anywhere without sacrificing your home&#8217;s looks or functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how make your home elderly friendly &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=furniture+moving+pads&#038;rh=n%3A3108001011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">furniture sliders<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+clutter+organization&#038;rh=n%3A3610841&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">home clutter organization<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pet+fences&#038;i=pets&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pet fences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more75\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/home-care\/info-2019\/safety-tips.html\">HOW TO: make home elderly safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=elderly home ideas\">PINTEREST: elderly home ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageinplace.org\/Practical-Advice\/Housing\/article\/Making-Your-Home-Senior-Friendly\">INFO: senior friendly home ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mWMn5u4fVNI\">YOUTUBE: how to stay clutter free<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: home n&#8217; garden (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_02.jpg\" alt=\"make your home elderly friendly\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/interior-of-light-modern-wooden-house-inside-vinta-G52KNZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Let there be (more) light<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Some elderly persons retain their sharp sight, even well into old age. Still, in most instances, this is not the case. Therefore, it&#8217;s essential to make it easy for them to find their way around, regardless of the time of day.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Here, you have quite a few options:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line more\">\n<li>\n<h5>The simplest solutions:<\/h5>\n<p>One of the  simplest remodeling projects is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-lighting\/\">adding  more light to your home<\/a>. You can:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Remove the curtains or, at least, make them easy for the elderly to spread. Natural lighting not only makes it easier for them to see but also has many health benefits;<\/li>\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Replace light bulbs with stronger ones. Easy to do and quite cheap;<\/li>\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Install task lights throughout the house. Although these aren&#8217;t necessary, they make life easier. And they can look amazing, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h5header last\">\n<h5>Light switches:<\/h5>\n<p>You can do a lot with light switches to make it easier for the elderly:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Replace standard switches with rocker switches. They are much more practical;<\/li>\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Make switches more accessible. Although a good option, this one can get quite expensive;<\/li>\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">Add motion sensors or voice-activated lights. These are  non-expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2019\/08\/01\/upgrade-existing-home-into-smart-home\/\">upgrades that make your home smarter<\/a> and improve your loved one&#8217;s quality of life;<\/li>\n<li class=\"extra morecontent\">The last option is to add larger windows or skylights. This is a major remodel and, thus, quite expensive and time-consuming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic next topic about how make your home elderly friendly &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=voice+activated+light&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">voice activated light<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=remote+control+light+switch&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">remote control light switch<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=automated+window+blinds+with+remote&#038;rh=n%3A3736181&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">automated blinds w\/ remote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more452\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skylerh.com\/how-to-convert-any-light-switch-into-a-smart-switch\/\">HOW TO: convert to smart switches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kompareit.com\/homeandgarden\/windows-automatic-blinds-guide.html\">WHAT TO: know about auto blinds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WYs0azWcOEY\">YOUTUBE: ways seniors need alexa!<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Helping Loved Ones&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-wheelchair-ramp-for-loved-ones\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/exramp_04.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-wheelchair-ramp-for-loved-ones\/\">When You Need a Ramp for Your Loved Ones<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/topic-analysis-whats-needed-for-walk-in-bathtub\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walkintub2.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/topic-analysis-whats-needed-for-walk-in-bathtub\/\">What\u2019s Needed for Walk-In Bathtub<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/enjoying-downtime-rocking-chair\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/84390641_ml.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/enjoying-downtime-rocking-chair\/\">Enjoying Your Down Time In a Rocking Chair<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_03.jpg\" alt=\"make your home elderly friendly\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/active-senior-man-doing-the-child-pose-while-pract-N42TQPZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Floors<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Slipping and tripping is a major danger for the elderly. In fact, falls are the most common cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries. Therefore, you should do everything in your power to prevent them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">To do this, you should remove carpets and throw rugs and coat the floor in nonslip wax. But, if you&#8217;re a person that cannot live without carpets, make sure to choose low pile ones. They are much safer and more practical for the elderly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments\">One other item:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"last\">\n<h5>Cable Management:<\/h5>\n<p>There&#8217;s one thing you can&#8217;t afford to neglect if you want to make your home elderly-friendly: cables. Every modern home has hundreds of feet worth of cables, often passing through the most inconvenient areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\">And we don&#8217;t have to point out how dangerous this can be. Not for the elderly only \u2013 but for everyone. So, cable management, tedious as it is, remains a must.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to make your home elderly friendly &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=non+slip+floor+rugs&#038;rh=n%3A21487702011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">non-slip floor rugs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=non+slip+wax+for+floors&#038;rh=n%3A13398541&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">non-slip floor wax<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cable+organizer+management&#038;rh=n%3A11042051&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cable organizer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc little105\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunker.com\/12000438\/how-to-make-a-floor-non-slip-with-a-home-remedy\">HOW TO: make floor non-slip<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cableorganizer.com\/learning-center\/articles\/7-ways-to-prevent-danger.htm\">INFO: prevent cable-related dangers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f-ole5J6rUU\">YOUTUBE: modifications for senior safety<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ideas-googlead\" id=\"adspace\">\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;advertisement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<div class=\"script-googlebox\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- letsrenovate image responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3974480447825003\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9885492968\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"endad\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;end&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_04.jpg\" alt=\"make your home elderly friendly\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/senior-man-climbing-downstairs-with-walking-stick-PKUS2DA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Stairs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Dealing with the stairs is a pain for the elderly. Every day, stairs become more of a challenge to overcome. Therefore, you should make sure to:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">Make all staircases well-lit;<\/li>\n<li>Place non-slip treads on steps;<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">Install handrails on both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to make your home elderly friendly &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stairway+non+slip+treads&#038;rh=n%3A110761011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">stairway non slip treads<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=indoor+stairway+lighting&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">indoor stairway lighting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=indoor+stairway+handrail&#038;rh=n%3A110768011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">stairway handrail<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc little55\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">HELP: handyman services (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsremodeling.com\/how-to-make-stairs-safe-for-seniors\/\">HOW TO: make stairs elderly safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewaymobility.com\/resources\/product-guides\/how-do-stair-lifts-work\/\">INFO: how do stair lifts work?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\" bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/home-renovation\/\">PLANNING: renovating home (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AwxygnfGKOk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- script: kitchen--><\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube\" id=\"tb2SPEC2\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\" photohead novwhite\">Find Handyman Services <span>(opens new win)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113468.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handyman<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113408.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carpentry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113437.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Electrical<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite contractor\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113520.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plumbing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\">selecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\">negotiating<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\">working with<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\">inspecting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"height: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- end script --><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end youtube script --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_05.jpg\" alt=\"make your home elderly friendly\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/decorated-bathroom-adapted-for-disabled-people-con-THXS285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Bathrooms<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Almost 30% of all home accidents happen  in the bathroom. That&#8217;s why <em>this part of  the house demands special attention<\/em>. However, turning it elderly-friendly  will take some serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/bathroom-remodeling\/\">bathroom remodeling<\/a>:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">Replace bathmats with non-slip variants;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=non+slip+bath+mats&#038;rh=n%3A85963011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Place nonslip treads in the bathtub\/shower;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bathtub+non+slip+treads&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Install vertical, U-shaped, or L-shaped grab bars (avoid diagonal ones at all costs);<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=l-shaped+grab+bar&#038;rh=n%3A344743011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view L-shape<\/a> ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=u-shaped+grab+bar&#038;rh=n%3A344743011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view U-shape<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Install a waterproof seat in the shower;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=waterproof+shower+seat&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Lower the sink and provide knee clearance;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bathroom+vanity+with+sink+34+inch&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Raise the toilet or replace it with a high-profile one;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=elevated+toilet+seat&#038;rh=n%3A680350011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<li>Alter the entrance to the shower\/bathtub to a walk-in.<\/li>\n<li class=\"last none linksuggest\"><span>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=walk-in+shower&#038;rh=n%3A680350011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">view ideas<\/a> ]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about how to make your home elderly friendly &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=walk-in+tub&#038;rh=n%3A3754231&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">walk-in tubs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=elderly+bathing+aids&#038;rh=n%3A8624314011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">elderly bathing aids<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=elderly+suction+grab+bars&#038;rh=n%3A3775171&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">suction grab bars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc more4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seniorsafetyadvice.com\/how-to-make-a-bathtub-safe-for-elderly\/\">HOW TO: make bathroom safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursenextdoor.com\/blog\/10-bath-safety-tips-for-seniors\/\">INFO: bathroom safety tips<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SXj2NxDZoEk\">YOUTUBE: make a senior&#8217;s bathroom safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- sixth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"6th\">sixth and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_06.jpg\" alt=\"make your home elderly friendly\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_06.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/elderlyparent_06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/portrait-of-happy-african-american-parents-with-so-4SH7LPN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Cherish the time with your loved ones<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The sunset years are challenging, regardless of past experiences or achievements. But, the proximity of loved ones makes them easier and enjoyable. So, if you&#8217;re wondering if you should make your home elderly-friendly, the answer is the simplest one: Yes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The time you have with them is severely limited. And that \u2013 that makes every moment precious. Therefore, don&#8217;t question or second-guess it. When your golden years catch up and your hair turns grey, it will be one decision you&#8217;ll never regret making.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to other home remodeling topics and ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=elderly+monitoring&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">elderly monitoring<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=elderly+alert+call+button&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">elderly alert call button<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bird+watching+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">bird watching kit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>make your home elderly friendly and what your eperience has been<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc little6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextavenue.org\/cope-aging-parent-moves-in\/\">HOW TO: cope with move-in parents<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/caregiver-resources\/articles\/living-with-your-aging-parent-doesnt-work\">INFO: when it doesn&#8217;t work<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eMHcDfigQ30\">YOUTUBE: elderly parents moving in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a 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