The next-door neighbor is a retired couple whose retirement life has become much easier and more enjoyable. Recently, they renovated their house with the intention of spending their old age here.
As you get older, many aspects of life become more and more difficult. Therefore, they added a lot of "age-appropriate" designs to this renovation, which is very necessary, not only for their own convenience, but also in order not to burden their children. Young people should learn this and prepare their aging parents in advance.
As my parents grew older, their memory deteriorated and they often forgot to carry their keys and ended up locking out the door. In order to avoid causing problems to their working children, they decided to replace the ordinary locks provided by the developer and choose a safer and more convenient smart door lock. With a smart door lock, no longer bound by keys, even if you can't remember the password, the smart door lock also supports fingerprint and facial recognition unlocking, making it more convenient to go home.
After opening the door, you will need to change your shoes to enter the house. Unlike younger people, older people tend to move more slowly, so the design of the entrance must be reasonable and convenient. In addition to having a stool for changing shoes, it should also be of moderate height, neither too low nor too high, so that it is more convenient for the elderly to put on and take off their shoes when entering and exiting.
Ordinary shoe cabinets usually leave one level empty at the bottom, but for the residence of the elderly, it is recommended to do two layers of storage. The first layer is a "lazy kick", which can be reached with one foot stretched, and there is no need to get up and bend down frequently. The other layer of home shoes that can be reached by sitting on a stool is particularly convenient.
The living room of the elderly cannot be without a sofa and coffee table like the younger ones. For them, it is more practical to have a coffee table, which can be used to place remote controls, tea leaves and even daily medicines, which is clear at a glance and easy to access.
Moreover, the sofa chosen should not be too soft, as it is difficult for the elderly to stand up after sitting down. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE SOFA SHOULD BE BETWEEN 60-0CM, AND THERE MUST BE ARMRESTS AS SUPPORT POINTS TO HELP YOU GET UP.
Elderly people don't like to blow air conditioners because they feel uncomfortable and can easily cause symptoms such as headaches and coughs. Therefore, you should choose to install ceiling fan lamps when decorating. Although the ceiling fan light may seem a little oppressive, it is an excellent facility for the elderly, it blows a gentle wind, works all year round, and is more comfortable than air conditioning.
At present, most of them are drum washing machines, and every time you do laundry, you need to bend down to open the door to put in the clothes, and then bend down to take them out after washing, which is a kind of torture for the elderly with inconvenient waist and legs, and the young people may not be aware of it.
It is recommended to adopt an "age-friendly" design and raise the bottom of the washing machine to reduce the burden on their waist.
No matter how beautiful and expensive a kitchen is, it can't compare to a kitchen that is easy and not tired. For retired parents, the height of the cabinet must be customized according to their height, and it is recommended to design high and low countertops, so that you will not tire your arms when stir-frying, and you will not have to bend over when washing vegetables, which is very comfortable.
Smart homes should be considered in the plan when decorating, but the features should not be overly complex, the simpler the better. In addition to the smart door locks installed at the entrance door, gas leak alarms, smoke and flood sensors can also be installed in the kitchen to reduce safety hazards.
Accidents are sometimes unavoidable, especially for retired seniors, where taking too long to take a bath can lead to a lack of oxygen. Therefore, when decorating, if the shower room is a swing door style, you should choose a door that opens outwards to prevent the person inside the door blocking the door and making it difficult to open when an accident occurs in the shower room. Or choose to use a sliding door for easier opening.
This is closely related to the safety of the elderly. The bath stool may seem inconspicuous, but it is extremely practical. As they get older, they may experience dizziness when taking a hot bath, and having a bath stool can give them a short rest, which can be very useful.
In addition, by installing handrails next to the toilet, there is also a point of borrowing when getting up after using the toilet.
It is very necessary to install a soft and warm human sensor light in the home. Its light does not need to be too dazzling, and the warm light source is warm and comfortable, so you don't have to worry about causing the indoor lights to be bright and affecting your parents' sleep. Occupancy sensors should be added to corridors, under beds, toilets, etc., to ensure safety when waking up at night.
The interior of the wardrobe for the elderly can be designed as a stacking area to increase the storage space. However, the hanging area can be equipped with a lifting wardrobe lever, which makes it easier for them to access clothes for those with limited mobility.
The height of the bed in the bedroom should not be too high or too low, and should be designed according to the height of the knee bend of the elderly.
In addition, try to keep the bedroom space as simple as possible and minimize the excessive amount of furniture that blocks their movement. If you are in a wheelchair, the passage next to the bed should also be reserved for sufficient diameter to facilitate access.
The above is the content of this issue, there are many details about the "age-appropriate" design, and I will continue to share it with you in the future.