Home Exterior Accessibility for Active Adults
Introduction
If your home is difficult to enter, you may find that your friends and family avoid visiting. If you’re like me, though, it’s hard to feel comfortable letting others into your home if they have to struggle to get through the front door. Luckily, there are ways that you can make your exterior more accessible without breaking the bank or making big changes.
The exterior of your home is the first thing that guests see, and it’s the last thing you see before you retire at night.
The exterior of your home is the first thing that guests see, and it’s the last thing you see before retiring at night. Make it as accessible as possible, safe and inviting.
The main entrance can be made more accessible by adding a wheelchair ramp or making sure there’s enough space for someone in a wheelchair or scooter to turn around when entering or exiting through the front door. If there are steps leading up to the porch or deck area of your home, consider adding handrails on both sides so they’re easier to navigate with mobility aids such as canes or walkers.
Making a few small changes can help make your home more accessible, even if you have limited mobility.
If you’re looking to make your home more accessible, here are a few simple steps to get started.
- Keep it simple. Don’t try to do too much all at once; take a look around and identify which areas could use some help. For example, if there’s an area where someone with limited mobility would have trouble getting around (like a step), then consider making that area easier to navigate by creating a ramp or other solution. You can also improve accessibility by installing grab bars in showers, tubs, and toilet areas–this way people won’t slip while getting out of the shower or bathtub!
- Use the right tools for the job: Safety first! Always secure all loose items before starting any work outside so they don’t fall off during construction activities; also make sure everyone wears protective clothing whenever possible because working outdoors means being exposed to many hazards such as falling debris/debris flying into face/body parts getting cut on sharp edges etcetera…
A few simple changes can mean the world to someone who struggles with mobility issues.
A few simple changes can mean the world to someone who struggles with mobility issues.
- Wheelchair access: A ramp or lift can be installed on your deck to allow for easier access from the driveway or sidewalk, as well as any other place that is a distance away from your home. This will make it possible for those in wheelchairs or scooters to get out of their vehicle and into yours without having to struggle up stairs or over uneven ground.
- Walkways: Make sure there are no obstacles in front of your doors so that anyone with limited mobility can easily walk through them without having anything get in their way or trip them up while they’re trying their best not fall down!
- Handrails: If you have steps leading up onto your porch (or down into the basement), make sure there are sturdy handrails installed so people don’t slip off when climbing them!
Small changes outside your home can make it easier for everyone to access it.
- Make it easier to get into and out of your home.
- Make it easier to get around your home.
- Make it easier to get in and out of your car.
- Make it easier to get in and out of bed (or other furniture).
Conclusion
We hope that you’ve learned a few things about making your home more accessible, even if you have limited mobility. The exterior of your home is the first thing that guests see, and it’s the last thing you see before retiring at night. Making a few small changes can help make your home more accessible, even if you have limited mobility.
