Checklist

Aging in Place Remodeling Checklist
Excerpt taken from:
The Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council, Inc., Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation

General

Adapt lower floor for possible one-level living
Increase general incandescent and specific task lighting
Easy garage or parking access
At least one entry without steps
Doorways 36” wide with offset hinges on doors
Lever door handles instead of knobs
Electrical outlets 18” above the floor
Contrasting color for switch plates which aids low vision
Light switches at 42” above the floor
Adjustable controls on light switches
Lighted, glow-in-the-dark switches in bedrooms, baths and hallways
Strobe light or vibrator-assisted smoke and burglar alarms
Lower window sills for ease of opening
Programmable thermostats for heating and cooling
Contrast colors between floor and walls
Color borders around floor and countertop edges
Nonskid flooring
Matte-finish paint on walls
Matt-finish on flooring and countertops (eliminates glare)
Non-glare glass on artwork
Lower the peephole on entry door
Emergency alert system – built in or wearable

Bathroom

Anti-scald valves for lever faucets and faucet mixers
Temperature controlled shower and tub fixtures
Shower stall with a low threshold and shower seat
Grab bars at back and sides of shower, tub and toilet, or wall-reinforcement for later installation
Turn-around and transfer space for walkers or wheelchair (36” x 36”)
Counters at a workable height
Telephone jack
Installation of medical response device (alert or call button)

Kitchen

Cabinets with pull-out shelves and lazy-susan turntables
Easy-to-grasp cabinets knobs or pulls
Task lighting under counters
Cook top with front controls
Side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with adjustable upper shelves and pull-out lower shelves; a freezer drawer on the bottom may be more convenient for some
Variety in counter height – some as low as table height (30”)
Contrasting color or patterned borders at counter edges
Gas sensor near gas cooking, water heater and gas furnace

Living Room

Seating at least 18” off the ground
Chairs with sturdy arms and shallow seats

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