Making Home a More Reassuring Place to Live, Starting with the Path You Walk Every Day
Age-friendly adaptation does not have to start with major renovation. First, look together with your family at which places in the home are inconvenient to walk through.
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Facts from the sources
The Department of Urban Construction of China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development organized the compilation of the "Guidance Manual for Age-Friendly Renovation of Urban Homes." View source
Singapore's EASE program supports older people's mobility and safety at home through home improvements. View source
For older people and families
First, write down the routes you take every day, such as from the bedroom to the bathroom or from the living room to the kitchen; note where you cannot see clearly or where turning around is inconvenient.
Bring these everyday difficulties to family members and renovation service personnel for discussion together. Grab bar installation, threshold adjustments, and electrical and floor work should be assessed on site by professionals.
Before renovation, ask clearly about the scope, materials, costs, and after-sales service. To find out whether subsidies in China are available, please confirm with the local civil affairs department or community.
See what care and community teams can do
Put the home-visit interview before product recommendations, and record the older person's activity habits and specific difficulties.
Develop a phased renovation plan according to the family's conditions, and record feedback on use after handover.
What needs local assessment
Eligibility and subsidies for the Singapore project apply only to Singapore. What is drawn on here is the idea of "renovating around actual needs," not construction standards in China.
Sources
Chinese Government Website · Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Guidance ManualHousing and Development Board (HDB), SingaporeWas this article helpful?
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