As people age, the home that has been so easy to navigate can become an obstacle course, particularly to walker and chair-bound individuals. But there are ways to prepare a house for the needs of the disabled without making it look like a geriatric ward. For example, when renovating a bathroom, it makes sense to install a shower stall that does not have a high step. And if a new bathtub is being installed, getting a model with a built-in seat is a good idea. If work is being done on the bathroom walls, it pays to reinforce them so that grab bars can be installed later if they become necessary. If drawers and cabinets have small round knobs, they can be replaced with D-shaped handles that are easier to grasp. Well Aged: Dining With Dignity

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