on Mar 24th, 2006Building a Senior Friendly Home (parts not included)
USA Today features a nice article on how to make your home senior friendly. Aging in place requires modest or sometimes radical adjustments to your living environment. Take something as simple as sitting on the toilet. Health conditions make make the task of bending down and standing up nearly impossible. The solution: a raised toilet seat like the one below. There are all kinds of suggestions in the article about how to make these adjustments, or at least start thinking about them. Age is not another name for growing younger.
The oldest baby boomers turn 60 this year. They and their children must face the sobering fact that 35% of adults age 65 and older have difficulty performing one or more self-care activities, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Those design features and furniture that seemed so chic when you were 40 could become hazards when you’re 70 with a new left hip.
About one in five homeowners age 65 and older spent money on a remodeling project in 2003, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. They shelled out about $4,800 on average.
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By Noelle Knox, USA TODAY
Posted 3/23/2006
Rubbermaid Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat with Arms
Larger seat and raise arms provide extra security The Rubbermaid Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat with Arms is a sturdy raised toilet seat that provides a comfortable grip and seat that’s easy to install and is portable. The easy-to-use locking mechanism secures the raised seat to the toilet bowl. Comes with padded armrests.
The smooth contour seat has built-in handgrips for easy handling and is lightweight and easy to clean. Rubbermaid Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat with Arms Features: Offers a larger more comfortable seat than standard raised toilet seats Comfortable-padded sturdy armrests with wraparound foam Easy to clean Lightweight and portable Rubbermaid Carex E-Z Lock Raised Toilet Seat with Arms
Specifications: Special Measurements: width between arms: 17.25″ Product Size: 15.5″ x 17″ x 20″ measures to top of arms Product Weight: 4 lbs Height Adjustment: adds 5″ to height of toilet seat. Due to hygiene purposes, this item is non-returnable.