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Make your home more accessible As we age, our needs begin to change over time. But there are many things we can do to help ourselves and our families stay independent for as long as possible. One of the best ways to keep all of your family members safe and healthy at home is to ensure that your bathroom is universally accessible. Universal design starts with identifying potential users and anticipating the needs of all family members and visitors. This will ensure that the bathroom is accessible, functional, secure and easy to use. To help you make sure your home is keeping pace with your changing needs, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following tips on ensuring your bathroom is safe and comfortable for everyone in your family: ►First, ask yourself who will need to use the bathroom. For example, do the users need to have easy and quick access to the bathroom Does your family prefer to use the shower or bathtub Does anyone in your home have a disability that might require greater manoeuvering space or grab bars beside the toilet and near the bathtub or shower. Do you worry that a family member might fall ► If anyone in your home has limited mobility, you may need to consider safety issues such as having a larger bathroom, placing controls within easy reach, incorporating non-slip surfaces and adequate lighting, and providing a raised seat for the toilet. ► To ensure your bathroom is as efficient as possible, place related elements together in the same location. For instance, locate the storage for make-up and medicines near the vanity or sink, and plan to have towels and bathing supplies near the shower so you don’t have to walk around the bathroom while wet. Consider providing storage options at a variety of heights. ► To keep maintenance and cleaning to a minimum and to prevent mold from growing, make sure that the wall and floor surfaces in the shower are designed to drain fully. Adequate ventilation can also help eliminate moist air which could lead to mould and mildew on surfaces. ► Bathrooms are one of the most common sites for falls and other accidents. To keep your family safe, choose a non-slip flooring surface and avoid placing bathmats or other tripping hazards on the floor. ► If you have children, or if anyone in your home has Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disabilities or a reduced ability to feel temperature changes, consider installing a mixing valve to limit the water temperature in your home to a maximum of 49 degrees C. ► Last but not least, make sure your bathroom has sufficient lighting, and try to avoid having any sharp edges on countertops or other surfaces. 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Brenda Strickland RealtoR ® Put my 30 years of Real Estate Experience to work FOR YOU! Whether Buying or Selling call me at 755-5680 or 396-7881 My Experience - Your Results! www.brendastrickland.ca Independently Owned and Operated PAGE 16 16 - PICTOU COUNTY REAL ESTATE GUIDE - AUGUST 2010
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