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agree they don’t want to change is where they live. Aging in place is important to many people, and for- tunately, some updates to frequently-used rooms such as the bathroom, can make a big difference in helping people stay safe and secure.
Data shows that 77% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their homes long term, according to the AARP Home and Community Pref- erences Survey. This num- ber has been consistent for over a decade, showing that adults prefer to age in place.
When updating a home for aging in place, the bath- room is one of the most im- portant spaces to focus on. Because so many activities happen in this room, it needs to be updated to be safe, secure and functional for people with varying physi- cal abilities.
The most important bath- room updates for aging in place include:
any changes come with age, but one thing most people
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Fall prevention is essential in the bathroom, and a good place to start is by looking at the floors. Tile is popular in bathrooms but can be slippery. Eliminate rugs and mats that may be a tripping hazard. Then assess current flooring and consider add- ing non-slip mats or other non-slip features inside and
outside the bath or show- er. Finally, if flooring is too slippery, updating to a slip- resistant linoleum or other option might make sense.
TALLER TOILET
As you age, it becomes more difficult to sit down and get back up. A taller toilet can help make using the bathroom easier. For
example, the Highline Tall Toilet is Kohler’s tallest toi- let to provide ultimate ac- cessibility and ease of use. Additionally, it has a clean, simple design and efficient performance featuring an innovative 1.28-gallon flush setting. If you’d prefer not to replace your existing toi- let, swap out your current seat for the Hyten Toilet Seat that adds 3 inches of height to your toilet bowl and looks just like a normal toilet seat, only taller.
GOOD LIGHTING
Proper lighting enhanc- es the functionality of any bathroom and is especially important for older adults with vision impairment. Overhead lighting as well as task lighting by vanities is important for all groom- ing activities. Make sure to use LED bulbs that tend to be brighter and more en- ergy efficient. Additionally, consider lights that make it easy to navigate to the bathroom at night, such as motion lights and night- lights.
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