{"id":13574,"date":"2018-02-06T12:32:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T04:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=13574"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:46:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:46:50","slug":"9-renovation-considerations-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/9-renovation-considerations-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"9 renovation considerations to make when living with the elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With aging population coming into the spotlight in recent years, there is an increasing need to make provisions for homes to be elderly-friendly. Renovations can make a home look fancy; but unfortunately, some ritzy design elements are a nightmare for seniors. Polished marble flooring may look elegant, but wait till you mop it; it\u2019s practically an ice-skating rink, to a senior with balance issues. Consider these small features, that make life easier for the elderly at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Upgrade the LUX levels <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior citizens generally need lighting that\u2019s three times stronger, to read printed material, cook, sew, and so forth. Trouble is, most interior design today uses uplights: the light is thrown up to the ceiling and reflected down (hence those upside-down lampshades); uplights are soft and warm, but usually too dim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to ramp up the LUX levels, which the contractor or sales people in the lighting shop can explain. The higher the LUX level, the brighter the light. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have elderly residents at home, upgrade the LUX level to 500 in the following rooms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathroom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dining room<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For other rooms, maintain a minimum LUX level of 300. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Include a dimmer switch, if you find it too bright for your fresh, young eyes).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Use sliding doors wherever possible<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliding doors are easier for the elderly, and have the plus point of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making your house look like a damn spaceship<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you do it right. Go for the push button ones, where the door slides open without needing to be pulled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliding doors are especially helpful for elders who need walkers or wheelchairs. Regular doors require \u201cswing space\u201d, where they swing outward; if you\u2019re on a walker or wheelchair, you need orang-utan length arms to reach out and open these (without it hitting your walker\/chair). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/elderly-renovation-home.jpg\" alt=\"elderly renovation home\" width=\"720\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/elderly-renovation-home.jpg 1251w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/elderly-renovation-home-940x630.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/elderly-renovation-home-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Use heavier carpeting <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpeting provides grip, and makes it harder to slip and fall. It\u2019s also softer if you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall on it, and heavy carpeting muffles noise. There won\u2019t be that annoying tapping noise, that you get when walking on stone or hard wood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a downside, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to vacuum everyday. But we\u2019re pretty sure vacuuming is easier than having to bring your parent to the emergency room, if they fall on a marble floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Have two switches for the main lights<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t just helpful for the elderly; it ensures you won\u2019t rip a toenail on a chair leg, when getting up to use the bathroom at night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the electrician install two switches for main lights. In the bedroom, have one light switch near the door, and one near the bed. In the living room, have it near the entrance, as well as the part that leads toward the corridor or other bedrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea is that your elderly resident won\u2019t have to grope in the dark, while looking for the main light switch.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Use mid-height, floating shelves<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating shelves are just open shelves drilled to the wall, rather than being inside a cupboard or cabinet. Have the designer incorporate some of these at mid-height, where the elderly resident can easily reach them (even from a wheelchair).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having items on open shelves also makes them easier to locate &#8211; it\u2019s harder to misplace the blood pressure pills, the reading glasses are, etc. Just make sure that only <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">items are stored, so that falling objects aren\u2019t too damaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Install at least one chair-height toilet<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair-height toilets are 17 to 19 inches high, and to be frank, they\u2019re not comfortable for everyone; especially to children who go on their own. They\u2019re good for the elderly though.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because chair-height toilets are higher off the ground, they reduce the strain on knees and legs when getting up. The difference is small if you\u2019re a healthy young adult, but it makes a huge difference to seniors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider having just one in the house, along with safety grab bars, for your elderly resident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/asian-family-elderly-home.jpg\" alt=\"asian family elderly home\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/asian-family-elderly-home.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/asian-family-elderly-home-940x627.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/asian-family-elderly-home-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Install anti-scald devices<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some water heaters are so efficient, they turn your shower heads into napalm flamethrowers. Five minutes into your shower, a sudden blast of hot water melts your face right off your skull.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can stumble out in agony, your elderly parents (or children) may not have the same reflexes. So tell the contractor to install anti-scald devices, that will cut off the flow of hot water once it hits a certain temperature. A couple of dollars could make the difference between your elderly in-law cursing in the bathroom, and cursing in the A&amp;E ward.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Keep the ground level<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the raised platforms, slopes, and uneven stone flooring. These increase the odds of falling, and make it hard to get around in wheelchairs or walkers. You also need to consider visual acuity &#8211; for elder with weaker eyesight, dips in the floor can be hard to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have stairs, make sure the guard raise are accessible (not too high up), and provide good grip. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h3><b> Minimise the use of partitions<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides letting in more light, removing partitions creates open space. That helps with mobility, as the elderly need more space to turn and walk. It also means stuff like your furniture is more spaced out &#8211; in the event a fall does happen, your elderly resident is less likely to fall onto a table or chair edge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you found this article useful, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/hip-programme\/\">undergoing the HIP programme<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/maximising-hdb-bomb-shelters\/\">maximising the aesthetic appeal of HDB bomb shelters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find the home of your dreams at Singapore&#8217;s largest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/?utm_source=blog%20main%20site%20conversion\">property portal 99.co<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With aging population coming into the spotlight in recent years, there is an increasing need to make provisions for homes to be elderly-friendly. Renovations can make a home look fancy; but unfortunately, some ritzy design elements are a nightmare for seniors. 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