KITCHEN MODIFICATIONS

• Mount or lower wall cabinets closer to the countertop and include pull out cutting boards, slide-out or roll-out shelves and baskets, and drawers with full extension glides.
• Install wheelchair accessible shallow sink, allowing open knee space underneath.
• Varying the counter height and installing a recessed area for stovetop and sink usage.
• Locate the wall oven and microwave to a user friendly height.
• Raise the dishwasher 6" to 8" off the floor.

BATHROOM MODIFICATIONS

• Roll-in showers or walk-in bathtubs for accessibility and safety.
• Grab bars.
• Relocate medicine cabinets for easy reach.
• Install an open-style vanity with clear knee space underneath for seated and/or wheelchair users.
• Install raised toilet.

MOBILITY

• Install smooth anti-skid flooring and/or low-nap carpeting with thin pad underneath.
• Ramps.
• Barrier-free entries: Replace sliding glass door with swing-open door and eliminate threshold. Install swing-clear hinges on interior doors to increase opening by 1 1/2". Increase width of doorframes. Install automatic door opener.
• Railings
• Lifts and elevators. Chair lifts.

ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING

• Install paddle switches throught.
• Relocate all switches and electrical outlets, thermostats. keypads, and intercoms 20" off floor and not more than 40" off flor so everyone can reach them.
• Ensure adequate lighting.
• Install timer devices to automatically turn lights on/off and outlets on/off.

FIRE SAFETY

• Ensure properly installed and working carbon and smoke detectors.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

• Safe zones for Alzheimer sufferers.
• Alert systems.