Aging-in-Place Remodeling Near Franktown, Colorado
When people live in Franktown, Colorado and are nearing the end of their careers, they might be considering aging-in-place renovations so they can continue living in their home for years. You can have family and friends stay for visits and reunion and hold on to the furniture and decor familiar to you. While you and your spouse or partner may be healthy well into the future, aging-in-place remodels can simplify transition into retirement.
Handyman Connection of Franktown, Colorado professionals can help with many aging-in-place renovation projects. If completed right, these upgrades make maintenance easier. They can also make your home better to navigate for wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as scooters and walkers. These upgrades can, in addition, make senior care easier, so you can care better your husband or wife and keep them out of a nursing home longer.
Whether you need smaller scale upgrades and repairs for aging-in-place or a complete retirement remodel, call the Handyman Connection contractors in Franktown, Colorado. We will gladly answer all your questions or set up an appointment for a free consultation.
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Our Senior Handyman Crew Provides:
Grab bar installation
Fixed or portable accessibility ramp installation
Shower seat installation
Walk-in tub installation
Zero-threshold/walk-in shower installation
Anti-scald device installation
Motion-sensor faucet installation
Countertop height remodeling
Roll-out shelving installation
Anti-slip flooring installation
Motion-sensor lighting installation
Door-widening (offset) hinge installation
Pocket door installation
Stairlift installation
Door camera/caregiver camera installation
Floor Plans for Aging-in-Place
- Expanding narrow halls and doorways to make them easier for wheelchairs to go through can be vital for aging-in-place services
- Installation of chair lifts or installation of elevators can make living at home a real possibility
- One-floor living is a must for many retirees. We can help you rearrange your house to age in place comfortably without having to use the stairways
Exterior Upgrades for Your Golden Years
- Siding repairs can save you the trouble of ladders and painting
- Fixing your deck or patio can improve safety, and deck remodeling such as adding ramps and wider access can make navigation easier
- Landscaping upgrades such as planting shrubbery and plants that are simple to preserve can reduce the need for gardening, weeding and watering
Bathroom Remodeling for Retired Life
Renovating tiny bathrooms can help you age in place by:
- Adding bracing in the shower
- Replacing faucet handles
- Adding space to turn around in
- Adding a fold-down bench in the shower stall for safety
- Adding overhead lighting in the shower for better visibility
- Installing grab bars around the tub and toilet to prevent slips and falls
- Raising toilets to make it easier to sit and stand
- Separate spaces for caregivers
Small Stuff Makes a Difference in Retirement Remodels
- Installing non-slip tiles and replacing of old carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
- Small upgrades such as new levers instead of knobs and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved lower on the wall, switches and outlets near doors, and installation of emergency 911 switches can make aging-in-place more convenient
Front Doors and Ramps for Senior Living
- Flooring that isn't slippery can keep you safe
- Added automatic lighting, flattened thresholds and garage additions make senior life easier
- Wheelchair ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make it easier for aging adults to come and go
Remodeling to age in place in Franktown, Colorado can also include making additions to create space for live-in caregivers, such as the construction of a separate apartment or upgrades to an existing bedroom and bathroom and addition of a small kitchen.
Call the retirement remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Franktown, Colorado to get your questions answered and plan for a comfortable, secure retirement home.