The goal of any successful CAPS project is to blend the aging in place features with a homes’ style, in as seamless a manner as possible. Accessibilty product manufacturers are continually developing new products that match residential plumbing and hardware styles in all the popular finishes. Gone are the days of having to install the same stainless steel grab bar as used in hospitals or nursing homes. Fortunately, many of the design goals of aging in place are consistent with the desires for more open areas, less formal separation of rooms and a brighter, more airy feeling.
Accessibility needs, such as wider hallways, deeper roll-in closets with turnarounds, generous door openings, lever door hanles, double stair handrails and easy to access storage areas, will not only meet with approval but will add to the resale value and appeal of the property.
