UNIVERSAL DESIGN/AGING IN PLACE:
"Certified Aging In Place Specialist" CAPS
Because of our commitment to excellence and professionalism in the building industry, we wanted to focus on an area that will affect ALL people.
WHAT IS CAPS?
To age in place simply means to live in your own home safely, independently and comfortably regardless or your age or ability level for your entire life.
As we mature, our homes may not meet our physical needs as well as it used to. So modifying our homes to make it more accessible is a wise decision.
Custom Kreations, Inc. can partner with your:
- Healthcare Provider
- Occupational or Physical Therapist
- Social Worker
- Case Manager
- Nurse
to modify your home to ensure extra safety, function and independence. "Aging In Place" or "Universal Design" can be used by everyone. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, short or tall, healthy or ill. Because of this design, all different sorts of people can enjoy the same home.
Out of 100 people:
- 21 will have some type of arthritis
- 17 will have some type of respiratory challenge
- 7 will havediabetes
- 5 will have orthopedic issues, especially hip & knee
- 3 will have residual effects from a stroke
- 3 will have a progressive disease such as MS, Lour Gehrig's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, or Dementia.
We all fit into one of the following categories:
- AGING IN PLACE WITHOUT URGENT NEEDS: Pertains to those individuals that are not experiencing significant health issues and feel they do not need to incorporate these features into their home. This type of person is divided into 2 groups:
- Procrastinators ~ Deny the need for these features. They will wait until something happens.
- Planners ~ Realize they don't need these features now, but are aware they could in the future.
- AGING IN PLACE WITH APROGRESSIVE DISEASE: Pertains to those individuals who have a chronic or progressive condition that requires modifications that will allow them to stay in their home. (MS, Arthritis, Diabetes, Back Conditions, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, etc.)
- AGING IN PLACE WITH A TRAUMATIC CHANGE: Pertains to those who experienced an abrupt or dramatic change in their health. They are in need of an emergency situation so they can recuperate and remain in their home. (Stroke, Heart Attack, Pneumonia, Surgery, Accident, etc.)
Custom Kreations, Inc. can assist you with a variety of solutions to address everything from cooking and eating safely and easily, to efficient personal care in your bedroom and bathroom. some of the more common Universal Design features are:
- Having a no stepentry. This means you do not have any stairs or steps to climb to enter or exit your home.
- Wide doorways and hallways to allow wheelchairs to pass through. Even if you do not need the assistance of a wheelchair, it is always more convenient having the wider doorways and hallways to move large things from room to room or in and out of the house.
- Walk-in or roll-in showers. A walk in shower has a floor that is flush with the bathroom floor. Again, no step up to get into the shower. Other important features for the shower are an adjustable or removable showerhead, a shower seat and a scald control on the faucets.
- Grab bars. These can be installed in and near the shower and toilet. If remodeling a home, the walls can be reinforced for installation.
- Lighting features. Replace light bulbs with a higher wattage bulb. Add task lighting and spot lighting in all areas including exterior walkways,porches, halls and stairways.
- Appliances. Front loading washer and dryer, side by side refrigerator, elevated dishwasher, and electric range with front controls will all help any individual while performing these daily activities.
- Safety Devices. Add smoke alarms, night lights, carbon monoxide detectors and install anti scald devices on all faucets. This will help avoid burning yourself with the hot water.
There are many more solutions that can be incorporated into a home. Please call for more information or for a:
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