Elderly and Handicapped Home Remodeling in Metro Atlanta

To increase the quality of life and accommodate the needs of persons with limited mobility, many adaptations can be made to an existing home for minimal capital investment. Options for improvement vary depending on the physical capabilities of a person and the needs of the family.

For many households with elderly or physically disabled residents, quick and inexpensive fixes such as adding grab bars in a shower or tub can make a big difference in making someone feel secure in their own home. Other minimally invasive adaptations can include:

• Replacing toilet seats with those designed specifically for handicapped persons.
• Adding grab bars and handrails at interior and exterior stairways.
• Installing lever type door handles to ease the opening and closing of doors.

persons depending on a wheelchair, there are other changes that can be made to the home for an intermediate expense. A few examples include:

• Widening interior doors.
• Removing thresholds from entry doors.
• Changing vanity sinks to accommodate a wheelchair.
• Creating ramp access at steps.

A family might even consider more substantial home alterations to make a home more accessible and livable for persons with limited mobility. A few available solutions include:

• Converting a tub or shower allowing for the removal of surface transitions at the entry; for wheelchair access.
• Replacing or modifying cabinetry to lower the work surface level.
• Enlarging rooms to allow ease of wheelchair mobility.
• Removing walls or making room additions as needed.

When considering your options and forming your questions, please do not hesitate to contact Advantage Design Builders. Call today to arrange a free, in-home consultation and get a free, no-hassle quote on how best to adapt your home. We have been improving homes in the Metro Atlanta area for over eighteen years. Our customers are always met with respect and honest business practices, and we look forward to offering the same friendly service to you and your family.