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Ten Convenience Built-Ins That'll Help Seniors and the Disabled Live Independently
Seniors and the disabled can today live more independently than their counterparts of yesterday. This is because the number of convenience built-ins available for them is increasing by the day which helps them live independently.
One such apparatus are the motion sensor faucets which are most useful when hands are dirty or full. Water is delivered at preset temperatures so that kids and slow-to-react members don’t face the risk of getting scalded.
The single lever faucet control permits you to adjust water flow and temperature using only one hand. With this, you don’t waste too much of hot water, the faucet is visually marked so that family members know the position for safe, hot water while the faucet is easy to use for seniors with arthritis that affects both your hands and fingers.
With the central vacuum system, you find that the parts are not heavy to push like other freestanding vacuum cleaners. You can install a pressure-button a few inches from your faucet to activate garbage disposal. This makes garbage disposal accessible without having to open cabinets or walk a few steps to flip switches.
The magnetic drawer and cabinet locks that are released through a single remote control button is something grandparents with arthritis are sure to applaud. This is a secure childproof lock that can be used to control an entire room or outdoor area. Seniors appreciate wall mounted intercoms in all rooms and outdoor areas as it provides for communication with anyone, found anywhere on the property, without having to walk to them.
Placing knee-level motion sensors or light switches at the top and bottom of the stairway is great for switching on stairway lightings when your hands are too full to reach for a switch and for seniors finding it difficult to look for the switch. Having a bathroom near the main entrance provides for quick cleanups when you are all messy. And seniors who can’t control the urge find it very convenient for those urgent nature calls. It also helps prevent falls that may arise by rushing to attend nature’s calls on reaching home.
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