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Aging in Place:S t r e t c h i n g for New Ideas & Approaches
Steve Gurney
Founder and Publisher
Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook
Adjunct Professor
UMBC School of Aging Studies
Better Health and Better Living in MarylandBetter Health and Better Living in Maryland
Thoughtful Universal Design is Ageless and Invisible
Accessibility Helps EVERYONE!
Falls Rob Us Of Our Falls Rob Us Of Our DREAMS!DREAMS!
I’ve fallen, and I can’t
get up!
Lighted and Contrasting Stairs
No Threshold Showers
Flooring Hazards
BathroomBathroomssGoing beyond stainless steel grab bars!• Pocket Doors
• Lighting• Seated Sinks• No thresholds
• Shower seating• Easy to reach faucets• Sliding Shower Heads• Textured Flooring
• Adjustable sink• Raised dish washer• Contrasting edge & multiple heights• Task lighting• Baskets/shelves & Storage Systems• Handles rather than knobs• Lever handle removable faucets
Cooking Up Easy Cooking Up Easy Living!Living!
Outdoor SpacesThink Smooth, Easy and Maintenance freePrevent This Tragedy!
• Windows• Doors• Siding • Decking
• Thresholds• Raised Gardens• Landscaping • Lighting
Smart Oven and Refrigerator!
Gadgets and Gadgets and TechnologyTechnology
ipad integration
Smart Home Technologies
Assistive listening, vision and
medication monitors
Don’t Forget About Clutter!
Let’s Stretch for New Ideas!
Steve GurneyFounder and Publisher
Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook
1-800-394-9990
www.everyoneisaging.com
www.retirement-living.com