Aging in Place Workbook 2019

HOUSING

Safety, Comfort and Accessibility Is there at least one step-free entrance into the home? Yes ____ No ____ Is the main entryway door to your home easy to open? (Consider lever door handles and a bench beside the door to hold packages while you are opening the door ) Yes ____ No ____ Are you able to easily lock and unlock your doors? ( consider keypads or remote openers if keys are difficult) Yes ____ No ____ Are your doorways free from welcome mats, decorations, and any other tripping/slipping hazards? Yes ____ No ____ Not Sure ____ Does the door have a security peephole or view panel at the correct height for you? Yes ____ No ____ Are there secure handrails on both sides of outdoor steps and indoor stairways at a good height for you? Yes ____ No ___ N/A (no steps) ___ Are exterior pathways, porches and doorways well lit? (Consider floodlights with motion sensors or photoelectric “eyes” in light fixtures so lighting will turn on automatically at dusk). Yes ____ No ____ Not Sure ____

A zero step entrance makes life easier for daily tasks and serves all ages and abilities

Are the walkways in good condition? (No holes, loose bricks, or uneven areas of pathways.) Yes ____ No ____ Not Sure ____

Are the doorways and hallways wide enough to let a wheelchair pass through (32” door & 36” hall)? Yes ____ No ____ Not Sure ____ Do doorknobs and faucets have lever handles, which are easier to use than rounded knobs? Yes ____ No ____ Not Sure ____

Aging in Place: Your Home, Your Community, Your Choice

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