Seniors & Boomers

Aging & Mobility Issues With an estimated 78 million baby boomers who are headed into their 60s, home buyers and remodelers are thinking ahead to prepare for future mobility limitations. Universal design addresses these issues as well as difficulties people face when circunstances change due to injury. Here is a list of some universal design features that are most commonly being incorporated: Step-free entryway 36 inch doorways Lever handles on doors/faucets Varying heights of kitchen countertops Full extension drawers Open knee space under cooktop Side by side refrigerator Sliding casement windows Rocker-style light switches Grab bars in the bathroom Large bath tubs-with no step up Hand-held shower