Seniors that want to age in place may decide that it’s better for them to sell their existing family home and find a senior-friendly home that will allow them to grow older in safety and comfort. And there are lots of great options for seniors when it comes to buying homes that are made for senior living. Some even have extra spaces and amenities designed to accommodate elder care for seniors that want to have elder care at home as they get older. Any senior that is looking at buying a new home where they can spend their golden years in comfort and safety should look for homes that have:
Maintenance Included
Seniors should look for a new home in a community where maintenance of the home and grounds is included. Condos, townhomes, and some single family homes in senior-friendly communities include things like mowing, snow removal, and exterior maintenance in the HOA fees that homeowners pay. Seniors will enjoy not having the hassles of trying to maintain their home or hire people to do that kind of maintenance. And making life stress free and easy is part of the reason why seniors want to get older at home.
Amenities
Seniors that don’t want the hassle and upkeep of a big family home but do want to own a home and live in their own home should look for communities that have lots of amenities that will help them as they get older. Senior-friendly communities often have a gym with fitness classes and high end equipment that seniors can use without charge. They may also have a pool, and a clubhouse where homeowners can get together for drinks or coffee to play cards, watch sports, do crafts, or just hang out. The social aspect of communal living is great for seniors and communities that offer communal spaces combine the best of both worlds for seniors. They can enjoy the quiet of their homes when they want and have company and socialization when they want.
One Floor Living
Seniors that are upgrading their homes so that they can age in place should look for a home that has single story living. Stairs can be dangerous for seniors as they get older. If seniors really want a two story home or if there are not a lot of single story homes in the area they should look for a home that has a full master suite on the main floor so that they don’t need to negotiate the stairs every time they want to go into their bedroom.
Senior-Friendly Design
Newly built homes often have been designed with the needs of seniors in mind. They have wider doorways that can accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. They have lower sinks and counters for seniors that need wheelchairs and so that seniors don’t have to reach up to put things on counters. They also usually have large walk in showers with no lip for seniors to trip on and no high tubs they need to step over.
If you are considering elder care in The Heights, TX for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.
Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.
Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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