What are Home Modifications?

These are changes made to a living space in order to adapt it to meet the needs of people with physical limitations.  The goal is for the person to maintain independence and safety within their environment.  Modifications in the home can be as simple as the correct placement of a grab bar or as complex as a complete roll-in accessible shower for bathing. 

Examples of modifications include:

• Handheld shower heads
• Roll In / Step In Showers / Tubs
• Grab Bars / Hand Rails
• Ramps
• Ceiling Track / Lift Systems
• Stairglides / Lift Chairs

The main focus of modifications is to allow independence and accident prevention.  Much of the older population wishes to remain in their homes as opposed to other living arrangements.  Most homes are not designed to accommodate changes necessary as a person ages.  Modifications allow for those changes to be made in the current home which allows the person to remain in a familiar environment safely.

When planning for home modifications, there are many checklists and resources to determine what type modifications may be necessary to allow a person to remain safely functional in the home.  Motion Mobility & Design, Inc. employs two Certified Environmental Access Consultants (CEAC) and would be happy to access your situation and provide literature and recommendations as what is available to help you remain safe in your home.