According to a survey, 90% of people over the age of 65 prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible, and 80% want to live in their current homes forever.
Senior citizens nowadays prefer their homes over assisted living facilities. But are their homes ready for this?
Not all houses have all the featured that older people need, so they might need some changes.
In particular, there are 10 features that your house needs to be ready for aging in place:
Outdoor and indoor ramps
Efficient lighting system
Non-slip flooring
Smart home technology
Handrails
Lower sink, kitchen counter, and cabinets
Stairlift
Smoke alarm system
Cooling and heating system
Levers
