Planning for Aging-in-Place Remodeling on the Rise
 Grab bars in a walk-in shower
The aging-in-place modifications most frequently purchased by homeowners, according to remodelers, include: - Adding grab bars (78 percent)
- Installing higher toilets (71 percent)
- Upgrading to a curb-less shower (60 percent)
- Widening doorways (57 percent)
- Constructing ramps or lower thresholds (45 percent)
- Enhancing lighting and task lighting (45 percent)
NAHB’s survey also found that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of aging-in-place options, with remodelers saying that 84 percent of homeowners have at least some knowledge of universal design solutions. Seventy-four percent of remodelers also note an increase in requests for these types of features.
While remodelers say the bulk of jobs for aging-in-place come from clients age 55 and older, a growing number of consumers are not requesting aging-in-place remodeling solely for themselves. Often such improvements address age-related disabilities of visiting older relatives, or modifications to make it easier for parents to share living space with grown children. Seventy percent of homeowners started remodeling projects for aging-in-place because they were planning ahead for such future needs.
Article Courtesy of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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