Aging in place continued

Modifications to our surroundings is becoming necessary as we grow older and face the added
challenges to remain living in our individual homes. Falls are the most common accident around the
home and can be prevented. Handrails and safety bars installed throughout your home provide safety
and stability. Railings installed throughout the home can help to keep your balance and provide a
safer surrounding reducing your risk of falling.

Easy access showers have low thresholds and adding a built-in seat or an installed foldout
tub/shower seat works best when combined with hand held shower heads . Raised toilet height
fixtures should be a standard in every household as they are more comfortable for everyone and take
considerably less effort in sitting and standing.

Installing grab bars in bathrooms is more than just mounting a bar to the wall. Grab bars must be
mounted securely to supports within the wall. Unfortunately builders do not consider these future
needs as we grow older or of those who are disabled .

Walls within the bathroom often require reinforcement with adequate studding to accommodate grab
bars in the bathtub, shower and toilet area. Grab bars are mounted vertically or at an angle to match
existing wall studs depending on the individual's requirements. Horizontal installation often requires
additional reinforcement as existing structures and stud spacing are not located where needed.
Restructuring must be done or custom bars made to accommodate these conditions.

Removing raised thresholds in doorways between room throughout the home reduce fall as well. For
many of us, we are not conscience of shuffling as we walk, however we do this in our homes to
maintain better balance.

Motion activated lights also help to light areas we have grow accustom to walking through in the dark.
You may be entering your home from an attached garage with items in hand making your way to the
next door without lighting just to avoid putting the items down or maneuvering a cane or walker.  

Family members concerns and care giver support.
Seniors living alone will experience the need for assistance to varying degrees and require help.
Home automation is more than just a hi-tech convenience, the system also has the capability of
summoning emergency help. Loved ones also have a number of options for monitoring or actually
remotely helping with many of the controls within the home.

We understand your needs and build to meet them. Call the Chicago area professionals experienced
in accessible home designs that help enable senior citizen as well as the physically challenged.   
Call today (847) 639-3446
847.639.3446
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Aging in place information
Hunter Home Builders
Aging in place
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Arlington Hts, Barrington, Cary, Chicago, (IL) Illinois

Phone 847-639-3446
Hunter Home Builders services the following suburbs of Chicago Illinois:
Arlington Heights IL, Palatine IL, Buffalo Grove IL, Wheeling IL, Barrington
IL, Lake Barrington IL, South Barrington IL, North Barrington IL, Barrington
Hills IL, Cary IL, Crystal Lake IL, Fox River Grove IL, Algonquin IL, Lake in
the Hills IL, Lake Zurich IL, Long Grove IL, Rolling Meadows IL, Mount (Mt)
Prospect IL, Prospect Heights IL, Inverness IL, Hoffman Estates IL, Deer
Park IL, Kildeer IL, Des Plaines IL, Elk Grove Village IL, Schaumburg IL.
Cook county, Lake county, McHenry county, Kane county, Illinois
Seated shower
Handrails
No trip level threshold
Handrails
Seat in shower
No-trip level threshold