Great Interior Design Ideas For Aging In Place You Need To Know About!
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- Everyone gets older and so many people want their homes to work for them as they age in place! In this video I'm talking about some of the best ideas that are not only elderly and mobility friendly but will help design any home and life for the future! These are great interior design ideas you need to know!
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Really glad to see an interior designer address aging in place. As a disabled person, I often feel like interior designers don't account for my needs when they give advice.
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As a former home hospice caregiver I'm so glad that you're covering accessability in the home. This is a real issue as we age in place and something most don't consider. Thanks Garrett, I just love your mindset and your adorable bulldogs!
Same! That’s my career!
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My husband is CAPS certified (certified aging in place specialist for your fans...IKYK), and i can't wait to show him your video. I know he will have massive respect that you're focusing on aging or disabled homeowners. One thing he suggests in bathroom renos-go ahead and fortify the framing where a grab bar would go, when you have the wall opened up. That way, if you're expecting to lose some mobility, it's easily ready for a grab bar.
Yay! I think everyone should have a licensed contractor who is experienced and knowledgeable about aging in place to install or modify features in a home.
I have one outside my clawfoot tub, and though I'm still physically able, I use it to get in and out of the tub every time because those extra couple inches of elevation on the tub make it a doozy to step out of without landing on your face in the sink opposite. LOL
The house we bought 5 years ago has the grab bars. Great for my husband who had some strokes, but I love then as well. Great to hold on to while scrubbing the bottom of your feet, shaving legs, etc.
While the tub is low, we are replacing it with a shower with a built in grab bar and a seat. We were told to go with a curtain as many older people trip over the edge on the sliding door and we do not have the space for a swing out door.
We are fast approaching 70. So we are thinking of all of this. The home also came with a ramp, which is very handy as well.
That’s a great tip regarding reinforcement around areas a grab bar might be required.
This is why I love your content Garrett. No other designer is talking designing while aging in place. Wonderful tips!
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Thanks so much for covering this topic, Garrett! The only other item I can think of (if you live in a 2 story house) is installing a second handrail on the stairway so there's one on each side. Very helpful for anyone with balance concerns.
Agreed! That is a great feature.
Garrett, it is so refreshing to have someone talk about design ideas and things to consider that is specifically considering the elderly and/or mobility restricted. Whilst many design programs are filled with wonderful ideas they tend to forget that not everyone is blessed with perfect health and ability. Thank you for being the designer that makes the difference.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
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Thank you for doing videos like this. I worked in physical therapy for 25 years. And it is heartbreaking to see people have to move out of their house because it's not accessible for them in their later years. A little bit of prior planning can make it possible for people to stay in their homes.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.
2 words to learn and live by: Universal design
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I believe you are the first TH-cam designer to discuss this topic. Great advice to help people start thinking and planning for their aging needs.
Thank you!
Great video idea. Another thing you’ll be happy to hear to prevent falls is lighting! If there are stairs you really need lighting to allow more sure footing. Also lighting at night from the bed to the bathroom. An occupational therapist made a recommendation for that for my dad after he had a stroke. Helped a lot.
Great point!
I had a brain tumour removed 3 years ago, and I get light headed and dizzy in heat. So my awesome hubby put in 2 grab bars, one that runs along the back of our bathtub, and another one that runs along the wall side of our bathtub. Our dream is to someday take the tub out altogether, as I was the only one who liked baths, but because of the seizure disorder I developed after the tumour came out, I can't bathe anymore. So a full shower in place of the bathtub would be excellent :) All 3 of us have medical issues, so it's not just for me that these renos need to be done.
I think it’s great that you plan on making your bathroom more functional for your needs. Safety first!
Great video ❤. My mother was in a wheelchair and we moved into a home that gave her more freedom. We only had to remodel the master bathroom to accommodate her waterproof wheelchair (a larger doorway, completely tiled and open shower and a floating sink) ❤
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We live in a fairly large tri-level home and we are definitely aging. It’s a big concern for us. I love our home, we raised our children here and I hate the thought of leaving, but it is something we have been thinking about. We recently remodeled our master bathroom and have a zero threshold shower with no door (we have an excellent in ceiling heater which keeps the bathroom toasty warm) which was such a good decision. Made things so much easier for my husband when he had hip replacement surgery.
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Bless you for thinking of us!! Often we elderly feel overlooked, but this is so thoughtful, well-considered and much-needed. Love your channel -- I wouldn't miss a posting. 💞 PS. Always love the segments with your beautiful Erté lady in the background.
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If you're adding 36" doors and making things accessible, don't forget to make sure your hallways and areas getting to those spaces are accessible. I once knew a family that built an accessible master suite but didn't allow enough room in the hallway for easy wheelchair turning.
Thank you for making those with disabilities feel less invisible. I’m abled body, but I love it when I see people being inclusive.
You are so welcome!
This video was so timely. Although my husband and I are very healthy, we’re both in our 70’s and have seen these accessibility issues unfold for less fortunate family members. We’re determined to be ready. We’ve recently installed both hand grab bars and a hand held spray arm in our large walk in shower. Those walk in tubs may sound great, but a relative has one and says that, once you’re finished bathing, you have to sit there in the water as it drains out before you can exit. Yuck! My husband is building big full extension rollout inserts for our lower kitchen cabinets to ease access as we age. Those French door wall ovens are amazing…not only for older people, but for short people like me. Leaning over an open oven door to retrieve or deposit a heavy, hot pan is dangerous at any age. You really nailed this video.
It would be soooo cold sitting in that big tub, waiting for it to drain before you could open the door!
I agree!
I retired after 40 years in nursing and am now aging in place. You brought up many excellent and thoughtful points. The only thing I can add is how a super shiny floor can be dangerous. It's distracting and the shine can hide a potential trip hazard like a small animal walking across the floor. (Think about how annoying oncoming bright headlights can be when you are driving.) Also the wider hallways and doors are wonderful in any home. Stuff happens. Furniture needs moved. Paramedics need called. Just sayin'... Have a great day!
At 16 my grandmom came to live with us after complications of a broken knee. Blood clots etc. She was wheel chair bound and our bathroom doors were too small. Rolling secretary chair fit thru and swiveled. That's when I started noticing things like that. I've looked at each of our homes to be sure the door widths accommodate. Now it's trip Hazzards, floor finishes and cooking safety. Always watching.
Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing!
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We sold our 3 floor townhouse and moved into a ranch and we love it. It's got a finished basement but we limit our trips downstairs.
I know a builder that builds double doored primary/master baths and 36” bathroom doorways for all other bathrooms as standard in his homes. Excellent video - thank you, Garrett.😊
My pleasure!
Excellent stuff, as always, Garrett. So many TH-cam interior design channels focus on superficial aspects and keeping up with trends. I really appreciate that you share your knowledge about not just creating a beautiful space but also one that is functional and environmentally sustainable.
I agree. Garrett always does a great job.!
Thanks so much! It’s fun to talk about more than just trends.
🙂 Yeay! Best channel ever! 👍 Garrett, thank you so so much for this great content. I really appreciate! Great points!
As a wheelchair user I always asked myself (even when I was a child), why people don't plan on aging
. So many are working really hard to own a place and are totally forgetting about aging when they put a lot of efforts in renovating it.
Most designers are acting like there are no disabled people on the earth. Others are acting like it's only functionality what counts for desabled, beauty doesn't at all. But I want both; an accessible AND beautiful place. You are the only designer I know, who combines these two. And I love that for me. You already helped me a lot. 😊✌️
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Your most valuable video, yet, Garrett. Thank you! Being old and arthritic already, we designed our new build with accessibility in mind. First, the front and back doors are at grade, and I had installed a ramp inside the garage at the door into the house. Second, we included an elevator - the very best addition! Our 16-year-old dachshund appreciated it, too. Third, all stairs have runners. Fourth, the doorways are wide. Fifth, curbless showers were a must and the bath in the principal ensuite has a wide surround for sitting. The shower stall in this room is wheelchair accessible, has a bench, and is grab bar-ready. Sixth, the tiled floors have matte finishes in smaller tile format for better grip. Seventh, the wood floors everywhere else also have a matte finish. One thing I learned, sadly, from a beloved cousin with Parkinson’s was that those so afflicted have difficulty crossing thresholds where the flooring transitions. All of our floors over four floors, except bathrooms and laundry room, are engineered hardwood. I even compensated a differential in the height of my basement floor with a ramp rather than stairs. Eighth, all floors are the same height. Ninth, my laundry machines sit on the floor, but no bases. I use the counter over them. If I ever become too incapacitated to use them, somebody else can do my laundry. The same goes for my kitchen, although all my lower cabinets are drawers and I have a French door wall oven. By the time I’m no longer able to cook, I’ll have been carried outta here!
Thanks much Lois, and thank you for sharing!🌷🌷🌷
Cornelius-a man of few words. Definitely lovin the couch.
Great video for those of us looking ahead.
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Thanks Garrett these are such important issues. When we did a major renovation on our 140 year old home these were issues I definitely brought up to our builder even though we were fit and healthy but were thinking of the future. We definitely wanted a single level home. Recently I had a knee replacement and a fractured femur and I was able to access the shower sitting down easily and access all parts of the house with a walking frame. All our floors are level with seamless transition from wood flooring to carpeted bedrooms.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Love to see it! These types of considerations are so often overlooked when talking about aesthetics and design. Just because we may need to give extra thought to how we use our spaces, doesn’t mean we don’t want them to be beautiful. I am partially sighted and work for a charity that assists people with with sight loss, but often the humanity isn’t afforded to our community - sometimes it’s felt that we should only care about how we can exist in a space, rather than thinking about how our spaces can reasonably be adapted to work for us. This is so important, and I’m really happy to see this perspective be validated. Thank you Garrett! 💕
Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is such a great video! This was a surprising, unexpected topic, and you mention considerations that are important for everyone to know, as we all want our home to be welcoming for older family members and friends. I learned something today... well done, Garrett! This video also made me think of the moment my elderly neighbour visited us for the first time after our house was renovated and he couldn't go upstairs because we hadn't yet installed the stair railings and he was afraid of falling because of it. We have installed them now, and your video reminds me to invite him over soon.
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You present important content in an easy to understand and charming way❤. Decluttering goes along with this, less stuff = less to clean, trip over, think about, etc. and it looks great, too.
Thanks so much!
Thank you! I became much more aware of these issues after a car accident put me on crutches some years ago! Disability can hit us at any age.
Absolutely! Sorry to hear of the car accident.
This is such an important issue for me in finding/creating my forever home. So many homes have steps everywhere! In 20 years, a sunk in living room or basement will be useless to me.
Thanks Gary, all great points, my house is elderly ready already, I took care of my mother until her passing. I was blessed to had my house remodel for that purpose and more. You know the angels in fur coats rule, they own the whole place, they just let you use it. I have a cat, because it’s easier for me. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to all.
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Great tips! Building a small "vintage" farmhouse on slab right now to avoid steps. I have also had lots of elderly dogs that just can't handle steps. You can also buy professional grade clear "non-slip" DIY floor coatings (Slip Doctor) for hardwood, tile, vinyl etc...
Lol how timely 🤣I downsized to a one floor beach condo!❤
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Thank you for this video. Before my mother passed, she used a walker and wheelchair. My home was not ideal for her, so she went to live with my sister because of the layout of her house. We are all going to get older….hopefully…. This video gives us some valuable information to plan ahead.
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You gave us lots of good information. May I add that sofas should have firm seats as the deep, lounges are hard to get out of. Also, chairs should have arms to help ease down/get up. Lumbar pillows are very helpful to old backs for support and comfort.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this one. You cover everything from tacky to safety in your videos. Love them all and always love to see your fur babies. Great tips because everyone needs to think long term. Seems like yesterday my husband and i were in our twenties...Now we are in our fifties. Time goes by fast. 😘
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Just subscribed! Thank you for addressing this. I'm an occupational therapist and I address these issues multiple times a day with my patients. I think it would be wonderful if you would team up with an OT and/or PT who specialize in treating elderly patients to collaborate with them on home accessibility. Different medical conditions and disabilities require different approaches. As you alluded to, people come in many shapes and sizes, and those are important considerations to make when addressing accessibility. One thing that you didn't touch on is toilet height and toilet grab bars. Physicians look at my recommendations to decide whether a person can return home from the hospital versus going to an inpatient rehab facility--getting up and down from a toilet is my biggest priority. Lighting for people with low vision is also a huge safety concern. I appreciate this conversation and I hope to hear more from you--we can all learn from each other!
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Outstanding video, young man!!! I have been mobility challenged at multiple times in my life, so this information is valuable at every age. When I was looking for my home, I knew that I wanted single story. However, from viewing many houses, I realized that I could not handle repeatedly going up and down even one or two steps. So, completely flat for me! My house is not ADA, other than being completely flat, but as I make updates (over time), I will definitely review this video.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed.
Love this. I'm a physical therapist who does Home Safety Evaluations (HSE) as part of my job with patients. Paying attention to this type of design is so so important! It can keep a person living independently in their home longer than they otherwise would. Thanks for bringing attention to it time and time again!
My pleasure!
I was the primary caregiver for both of my parents as they went through hospice. When caregivers came to help me bath them they said they wanted a shower curtain. This was easy to do by removing the existing siding glass doors and putting in a tension rod for the curtain. When I put the house for sale I easily reinstalled the glass doors. You also don't want to skimp on grab bars in the shower and next to the toilet.
Awesome.
Hi Garrett- Long term follower and I cannot thank you enough for this video. I know from personal experience that even younger people can need to think about accessibility in their home, as I was left with mobility issues after a serious accident in 2018. I love that you talk about practical design issues and not just the trends. The couple of steps can be a big issue. It’s hard to find homes in this part of the country that don’t have at least a couple of steps at the entry due to the basements. I 100% agree on showers without a door, especially in the winter. Brrr.
Yay! Great to hear from you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊😊😊
You totally get it. So many good ideas. The uneven flooring transition is so dangerous. I shuffle so my son put in safety bars at the thresholds. It helps. He got me a rumba vac for mom's day and swiffer broom and mop. Absolutely wonderful. The most uncomfortable on carpet is the amount of shocks I get. Any ideas for that? So glad you covered this.
Buy a humidifier for your home. I used to work at an electronics warehouse and they used them to prevent static electricity.
@@edithsavoy7156 thank you so much for the advice. I just called my son and he has one in his basement hes not using. He's bringing it tomorrow. Thanks again.
@hippiekathy1879 Thank you too! Glad that worked out so well for you and I was able to help.
Love the content for elderly and physically impaired folks! Thanks Garrett! 🥰
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I am a klutz- always have been. I have tried to child-proof/baby-proof/ our place for myself for a couple decades. (In my fifties now.) I know I need to incorporate more of these suggestions. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the old saying goes. Years ago, the tv host Montel Williams warned about glass table tops (he himself had a bad injury). Life is hard enough without making things more difficult for ourselves.
Thank-you Garrett for this safety video.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.
Hi, Garrett,
Terrific video. I would add that any bathroom/shower door should be able to swing both ways, in the event the person in the bathroom/shower falls and blocks the door. Multiple, sturdy hand rails at the proper height/angle are essential. I would also recommend an intercom system throughout the home, to alert others in the event of an emergency. A friend of mine recently fell in a basement shower but could not alert her spouse on another floor due to his hearing deficit. The victim sustained a broken femur and later died of an infection.
Some communities now require that home exterior lighting be equipped to alert emergency services via a strobe effect light/or direct connect to fire dept. You are correct about front loading washer/dryers needing secure plinths to make their height more accessible for elderly/disabled. Sink pipes should also be wrapped to prevent burns for those in wheelchairs. Automatic lighting on staircases is also helpful, at a level sufficiently bright for those with sight issues. Exterior stairs may need lower risers and dual handrails, and matte surfaces are generally better than those that are highly reflective. Your comment re: widened doorways/walkways is very valuable, as is the need for sturdy furniture which will not tip over, should someone use it to steady themselves. Electrical outlets should be raised to accessible heights, and French door ovens should become standard! You are exceedingly well versed in these areas, as you demonstrate in all your videos. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for nother practical, honest, understanding video.
Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing!
Thanks you for yet another well thought out design video! I would add that lever door handles are good at any age for improved functionality. BTW-I am surprised at the high number of shows and videos where older people are down sizing, then select a home totally inappropriate for aging in place. Thanks for doing this video!
Love kever handles for faucets too. Until one cat passes, no lever outdoor access lever handles. He won't close the doors he opens😂
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The things we have done for our animals! We eliminated any house that had a straight run staircase. It has to have a landing part way down. Too many of our dogs got older and that straight run became too dangerous.
I just love the contractor that thinks the only doors that need to be 36" wide are the exterior doors. I guarantee you I have never become skinny once I cross the front door threshold. Getting an adult and a sick kid through a 24" door to the toilet..... Couches barely fit through a 36. Not even going to mention the refrigerator.
Everything you discussed is right on!
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Another thing to consider is moving your electrical outlets. To be ADA-compliant, outlets should be anywhere from 15 to 48 inches from the floor. For a person in a wheelchair, you want the outlets placed at the lower end of that range; for a person that can walk but might have problems bending over or squatting, you can place the outlets higher. Also, outlets should be within easy reach from the side; for example, you don't want your outlets to be behind a bed or other big pieces of furniture.
Thanks for sharing!
This is such an important topic to so many of us. I’m dealing with aging parents and a Mom with Parkinson’s disease. Making a home accessible and functional is crucial to their quality of life and independence. Thank you for making this video. 💗
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Thank you for talking about these issues, and for many of your subscribers, long before they may need it to raise awareness. When looking at big ticket items like a major floor redo, you bring up great points about thresholds and choices for the long game. We removed our master bathtub and went with the large walk in shower which has worked out fantastic. We still have a tub in the house if we need it, for for 98% of the rest, the shower is safer and easier to clean (which is another point of aging at home).
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This is a great video and very necessary. While people hear the term aging in place, the specifics are often overlooked. I am a nurse and when my husband and I sold our house after our kids were in college, we moved to a condo. I looked at wheel chair accessibility, which is good. We planned to be able to function on one level. All our floors are hardwood over concrete. One thing, if you have area rugs and you have mobility issues/ falling risks is either to remove the rug or secure it to the floor with tape (I know, the floor underneath. But if you are unwilling to just remove the rug...). We could not have a truly threshold free shower, however, we remodeled our primary bathroom and installed a small ramp (you can't see it) under our tile. It makes our shower function as threshold free. The door is wide enough for a wheel chair. No bathtub in this bathroom, the shower is for 2 people. The hand held is placed for someone in a wheel chair or shower seat to be able to reach. The control for that is close to the door and easily reachable. The toilet has ample room around it for a walker or to transfer to/from a wheel chair. Our space was such that kitchen design was very limited, but you bring up really great points. I have a second bathroom that I will be updating. I intend to make the sink area accessible for wheel chair. Width of doorways is a key issue. You can find some guidelines online. Again, thanks for this very overlooked aspect of design.
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Thanks for this important topic. ❤ When I bought my home, it had 8 1/2 ft ceilings in the lower level. The floors are a concrete slab. So, I gutted it and put in a 1 BR apartment for my mom. She never moved here but I have lived down there myself, especially when I have had surgeries. I'm 69 now so in the long run I will live in the apartment with some minor modifications. (I studied universal design at Berkeley and historic preservation so the space fits the house and is about 1000 square feet.)
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Once the children were gone and I moved into my own apartment I made sure that my furniture was not low to the floor for ultra-soft where you sank in if you sat down. This way I can be sure I'll be able to get up and down with ease.
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We renovated our home in 2002 when we were in our mid 40s....took out the sunken living room, put in the same level oversized shower, grab Bars on oversized garden style jetted tub....all floors on one level. I'm not sure we thought we would still be in this house over 20 years later but so glad we did. Aging in place is such an important topic in design. Thank you Garrett ❤
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Love to see you including people with mobility concerns, unlike the builders putting stairs in everywhere lately 😔 Something to think about is when you get a table etc does your entire chair fit under it? Alot of times the bigger feet can get in the way but also if you're in a motorized chair the joystick can get stuck underneath the lip of the table and then I end up completely stuck! Walk in closet doors are a big one to watch out for too. Even after removing the door I can't get my chair or walker in there. Also I noticed you didn't mention some big things that need to be considered, like stove controls at the front so a WC user isn't reaching across the hot stovetop. Also, you completely left out considerations for losing sight which is extremely common. I'd advise avoiding anything that uses a touchscreen control as it doesn't take much vision loss before that's completely unusable.
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Hi Garrett, An idea that I thought would work for me in the future is my bedroom doorway in a rental. The door and hinges can be removed, and instead, a light screen can be used for privacy when needed. The doorway is now wide enough for a wheelchair to pass through. Love your professional videos 😊
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Okay. Cornelius earned you a like and a comment too. That was just too cute. 🥰
You are so kind
Awesome video again today. Removed the old garden tub for a huge shower. Besides being a shower for us, its a Kid wash & dog wash, built in seat was not a great idea, too far from shower head with so-so water pressure. But we put kids, dogs, etc in one end and take them out the other. It was fabulous to have a safety bar built in as well. I had knee replacement and the home health assessment was 5 star on our bathroom. I'm taking your advice to heart❤
Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing!
We just did an addition, we added a huge primary bedroom with sunroom where we enjoy having friends in and our morning tea. It's also all on one level. Best thing we ever done for ourselves. Aging in place is wonderful. Thank you Garrett for discussing this "elephant" in the room.
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Thank you so much for this video. My daughter is an OT and this will be great for her to pass on to her colleagues and patients. I appreciate this video too as we are remodeling our house and are keeping this hints in mind so that we can age in place. You have mentioned things I haven't even thought of or seen as I researched this topic while planning our remodel.
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Greatly appreciate this video, I work in a retirement community and some of the idea mentioned are already in place ,but the laundry accommodation is one that will definitely pass on to my team. Love you explanations ,rational and examples . Thank you so much for sharing your design tips with us ❤
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Excellent video! And any stairs, no matter how few, should have a sturdy railing of some sort.
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We switched from terry cloth bath matts to bath stones and the difference is night and day. One can step directly on the bath stone with wet foot and two things are immediately noticable. The first is the stone dries the soles of your feet in seconds. The second is that it would be incredibly difficult to slip on one of these stones because of the texture is like smooth pumice.
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So thoughtful of you, very few consider people with mobility issues in decor. Great post!
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We are building a downstairs bedroom in our custom home with aging in mind.
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Thanks for pointing out the width of the doorways. Years ago I took care of a woman in a wheelchair. She lived in an older house, not open floor concept with smaller doorways. And hallways. Her wheelchair barely fit through the doorways, only about 1/4” to 1/2” on each side. So the wheelchair had to be exactly straight to fit through. A source of great frustration to her. Her & her husband were planning a new home with accessibility and ease of use in mind.
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Really appreciate these pointers!! So happy you are talking about this.
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video, and for raising the issue of accessability .As you point out, many of these ideas work in a multitude of situations, as well as for aging in place. When my husband and I bought our house 20 years ago we tried to think ahead and plan for aging in our home. So glad we did! This video really does a great job of discussing considerations and offering information and solutions.
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Great video. Hardware choices should also be considered. Levers instead of knobs on doors are so much easier on our hands. Same with bathroom fixtures. There are towel racks that double as grab rails. Also, light switches... the wide, flat ones are easier than the standard little flip switches.
Thanks for sharing!
THANK you, Garrett! As someone is on the other side of 50 and is also disabled with mobility issues, I really appreciate you addressing this issue.I don't see any other designers talking about this. I am in a one story place but there are definite things that could be improved, like the shower situation. Also the flooring - I hate it. lol... they put in carpet in the living room and two bedrooms but vinyl plank in the rest of the house. It's a bad pile on the carpet, especially with pets, and the vinyl plank is on the cheaper side. There is a tripping hazard too. Eventually I am going to put in hardwood. Maybe engineered hardwood, but no more carpet with 2 long hair dogs.
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I had engineered hardwood installed throughout my house. You will love it. Just do not use any throw rugs. I got rid of the one in my kitchen and both baths.
@@j.m.7056 yeah, I have one in my kitchen and I've tripped a couple of times. I'm going to have to get rid of it
Thank you so much for not only taking time to focus on accessibility, but to do it with thought that accessible for one person doesn’t mean it is appropriate for everyone needing accessibility. That is really an important perspective and one that so many designers and trades do not understand (yet!). 🎉🎉🎉
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Thank you so much for this video. My husband is disabled, so I have to take his issues in mind when developing the floor plan for our next home.
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Thank you Garrett. I am in the middle of moving to a one level home. My home has 4 levels and it's a no no for me. I was thrilled to see this video and took all your tips on board. Cheers from Aussie. (Love love love your dogs!)
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Perfect timing. We are finishing up our bathroom reno to make it handicapped accessible ( for a family member). In addition to a walk- in shower, we had to widden the doorways.
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Thank you, Garrett.
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I'd love to hear from someone who has a walk-in tub. It seems like you'd sit inside waiting for it to fill and you'd be shivering. Same for when it is emptying and you have to wait for it to be fully empty to open the door and get out.
I love my large shower with a hand-held, a bench and grab bars. I really appreciated it when I badly sprained my ankle.
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THANK YOU!
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Thank you Garrett! Excellent information, & love the doggies!
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Love your channel! You are always so helpful, and your fur babies are SO ADORABLE:)
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this video!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this post.
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Garrett, thanks for talking about this! As always, really great advice. Interior design can seem overwhelming, and you put in such thought and give such practical advice on how we LIVE, not just how we look, gotta have both!!
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thank you so much for this content
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Great video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Well done! Not too many others cover this issue.
Thanks so much!
You’re the best! This is so necessary. Thank you!❤
You are so welcome! Very kind of you.
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❤ this content
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Thank you.
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Great ideas. Thank you!
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Thank-you Garrett for your thoughtful video. Love you!
Thanks so much! Very sweet of you.
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Such a smart topic! Thanks for covering this!
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Absolutely wonderful video ❤❤❤
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Amazing, you're amazing. Thank you.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it.😊😊😊
You are so smart!!! 😊
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We went through some of this with my dad. We had to take the door off his bathroom and it was still difficult to get his walker through the door, but there was no way to widen it. After he fell, we had a bath fitter company who knew all the ADA requirements to replace the shower. We also took all the rugs out.
Another good idea is to replace doorknobs with levers. I have arthritis in my hands and have trouble with doorknobs and I'm not even that old yet. I replaced them all with lever handles.
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Timely content as I’m planning a renovation with this very issue at the core of its design! Thank you Garrett!
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I love your content but I must say this is probably the most useful and valuable content ever. More more more like this! It’s reality! Thank you!
Thanks! We work hard every week to bring helpful content each week vs just chatter, or selling products.
So considerate of you to do this video.
Happy to do so!
THANK YOU, GARRET! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I don’t comment very often, but this topic is SO important, I had to comment. Truly appreciate that you’ve addressed this topic.
Nice to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed. 😊😊😊
How kind and thoughtful of you to provide this video ❤
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