Benefits of Home Modification

Why Make Home Modifications a Priority?

Home modifications are a key element in successful aging-in-place, yet there is significant resistance to implementing home modifications. Environmental hazards are often overlooked until injuries occur.

There can be a resistance to change.

• Denial – the idea of being thought of as a "frail" or "disabled" person is difficult to adjust to, so there is a denial of the severity of their limitations.

• Often there is a gradual decline - Many time a person adapts gradually and makes accommodations to their increasing frailty. They lack an understanding of how much risk is involved in their situation and convince him/herself that he/she can manage.

• There may be a fear of being removed from one's home if the Elder acknowledges a problem.

Resistance to change exists in all of us. We simply try to put off needed actions or make due the best we can. Yet, if modifications are only done after the fall or injury has occurred, it may be too late.

The number of low cost home modification that exist to improve quality of life. Modifying a home can save Elders from injury and costly medical or nursing home care, while the decision to delay can end up costing you more in the long run.

Contact Access Home Designs. We offer a free home safety inspection, and we can design a plan to meet your needs.