Accessible Kitchen is the Key Element of Independence
Everybody’s growing old, it’s not a secret – and this is absolutely okay.
Every life stage requires different priorities, we should think about that if we talk about aging.
As we getting old, our home – including the kitchen- should be adapt the changed needs.
Kitchen is one of the most critical points of the house: if this place’s installation is suitable for retired life, we could prevent so many accidents and inconvenience, and it also could help to preserve our independence.
But how could be prepare for this life stage?
What should we change in our kitchen when we are getting ready for golden years?
Read our article to find out more about this topic!
Why is it important to prepare for the old ages?
Before we start to talk about kitchen remodeling, we should discuss the importance of this topic.
Most of us would like to live independently in retired years too, but we need to do steps to accomplish this plan.
Old people often struggle with mobility problems, weakness or other minor or major health problems: that’s why they can’t use everything which is dedicated for average life.
The kitchen (and other parts of the house) should be also accessible with wheelchairs and walkers: this could help healing from or living with many medical conditions.
An accessible kitchen decreasing the risk of accidents and increasing the independence of elderly people – these ensure making food and taking care of ourselves will be a pleasure for a long time.
Here is a short guideline
If you agree with us about the importance of accessibility, this short summary could help you to consider the main points of this kind of renovation.
In an accessible kitchen the paths and doorways are wide enough to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs – to make food preparing easier, you should also consider the idea of adjustable countertops, which can accommodate various needs.
Non-slip flooring could prevent slipping and falling, and induction cooktops could be a great choice against burns.
Installing open or pull-out shelves makes easier reaching kitchen items – lazy Susans could be also used for this purpose.
We could help make your kitchen accessible
This article contains just a summary of ideas which can make the kitchen appropriate for the elderly, but we can help you to make a full renovation plan considering all the key elements.
Whether you are preparing for your golden years or just want to refresh your kitchen, you can count on us.
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