Remodeling and Repairs for Aging-in-Place Near The Woodlands, Texas
When people are in The Woodlands, Texas and are nearing their golden years, they might want wheelchair accessibility and other remodels so they can continue living in their house for years. You can have family and friends stay for visits and celebrations and hold on to the furniture and decor you have grown to love. While you and your spouse may remain healthy for a long time to come, aging-in-place renovations can simplify the change of life that occurs in retirement.
Handyman Connection professionals can help with an array of aging-in-place installation jobs. When accomplished correctly, these remodels make maintenance easier. They can make your home easier to navigate while using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. This remodeling can, in addition, make senior care more convenient, so you can better care for your partner or spouse and keep them with you longer.
Whether you need smaller scale upgrades and repairs to stay in your house or want a complete remodel, get in touch with the Handyman Connection contractors in The Woodlands, Texas. We can answer all your questions or plan for a no-cost 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
Structural Remodels for Senior Care
- Building wider hallways and entryways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be important for aging-in-place renovations
- Adding electric chair lifts for stairs or elevators can make living at home a real possibility
- One-level living is a requirement for many seniors. We can help you fix up your home to age in place comfortably without having to use the stairs
Exterior Upgrades for Retirement
- Siding upgrades can save you the work of ongoing maintenance
- Deck repairs can keep you and your visitors safe, and deck remodeling such as adding ramps and wider access can make navigation easier
- Landscaping upgrades such as planting shrubbery and plants that are easier to maintain cut down on the need for yard work and water
Bathroom Remodeling for Senior Care
Remodeling tiny bathrooms can help you age in place by:
- Adding bracing in the shower
- Replacing faucet handles so you don't have to twist your wrists
- Increasing turnaround space
- Installing a fold-down seat in the shower stall
- Adding overhead lighting in the shower
- Installing bracing around the toilet and bath to prevent dangerous falls
- Raising toilets
- Separate apartments for caregivers
The Little Stuff Makes a Difference in Age in Place Remodels
- Installation of non-slippery hard floors and replacing of old rugs with new carpet of 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair accessibility simple
- Simple upgrades such as new levers instead of knobs and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved to easier-to-reach places, light switches near entryways, and installation of emergency 911 switches can make retiring at home more convenient
Doors and Ramps for Aging-in-Place
- Installing non-slip flooring can improve safety
- Additional lighting, flattened doorways and garage additions make living at home in retirement easier
- Wheelchair ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make coming and going less stressful for retirees
Updating a bedroom for yourself so caregivers can be with you while you age in place can be perfect. Ask about changes to a single bathroom or installation of an electric chair lift to make this possible.
Call the retirement remodeling experts at Handyman Connection in The Woodlands, Texas to learn more and plan for a safe, rewarding retirement at home.