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That you think this article the magazine construction (Argentina) on adaptations that must have a House for elderly people:



Adapt a home for seniors suggestions to improve the quality of life of senior citizens to make for a safe and quiet, the life of the elderly people must adapt the House with some suggestions or precautions that make a big difference. Problems of vision, hearing loss, hypertension, side effects of drugs, among other factors are the causes of accidents, which occur mostly in the home and are responsible for many sequels that lead to future problems.  

Prevention reduces the number of accidents, with hospitals and medical costs, and improves the quality of life of the elderly and people living with them. See some tips for different environments:


ROOM • light table: 10 cm higher than the bed, with edge round and secured to the floor or to the wall where the person required to support • bed: height of 45 to 50 cm to allow the support of the foot when it feels, avoiding sprains • armchair of 45 to 50 cm. height to help put on socks and shoes. •

SHOWER BATHROOM: with non-skid floor, bars support, maximum slope of 1.5 cm. in relation to the floor, plastic curtain or door of unbreakable material • toilet: height between 48 and 50 cm., bars support to 30 cm. above the toilet • sink cover: height between 80 and 85 cm., taps for easy handling and support bars.

KITCHEN • kitchen with controls that shut down the gas when the flame is turned off • fire extinguisher: always hand and charged full • kitchen countertops: height 85 cm., not very high cabinets, use objects common in places of easy Access.

LIVING room • dining table: average of 75 cm. height, rounded, under carpets and chairs without arms • rack: fixed to the floor or the wall, music and TV with remote control. Avoid glass objects • armchairs and Sofas: not very plush seats, 50 cm. high and 70 cm. deep.

RAMP: doors 80 cm. wide for easy access for wheelchairs.

LIGHTING: it must be abundant and uniform, avoiding dark spots that can hide objects. Lamps should be anti-glare (lamps that allow indirect light); easy access to the switches and prefer those with illuminated buttons.