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anyone else 'age proofing' their homes

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poppysmum Sat 13-Jun-26 16:03:53

recently we were lucky enough to move to a HA bungalow which brought it home to me what 'issues' we have. My partner is losing his sight and has mobility issues, i have also a lot of mobility issues and balance as well.
The bungalow has been a great boon but I had to decide things to make life easier.
first to go was a duvet cover! I do not know who invented coverless duvets but they deserve a medal! no more sweating and swearing putting the duvet in a cover, just take off the bed, wash, put it outside or hang over a door to dry, then back on the bed marvellous!
the other thing is I do like to keep my bathroom sparkling clean but bending over a bath tub kills my back so I was delighted when I found a cleaning pad on a long handle. its great I can clean the walls which have a covering on not tiles a really nice sparkling wall covering I can clean to my hearts content without bending marvellous!
what items have you found make life so much easier as the years go by

B9exchange Sat 13-Jun-26 16:54:15

Since FH's stroke we have had to spend a fortune making the house accessible for him, hopefully future proofed for the rest of his life. No help from Social Services whatever! Ramp to front door, raised smart loos to keep him clean with grab rails, stair lift, wet room so he can roll his shower chair around and shower and dry himself, wheelchair accessible vehicle so he can drive his electric wheelchair in and it can be locked in place in the front of the van beside me so we can chat when driving.

Charleygirl5 Sat 13-Jun-26 18:38:57

UI have been future proofing my house s,lowly for around 15 years. The frontt path is now level with the door entrance. I have a stair lift. I have the same issues as your DH, poppysmum. I have no carpets and only one rug at the side of my bed.

UI doubt your DH cooks, I use an air fryer and microwave.

My two loos are raised and there is sufficient room in my shower for a stool in case I feel dizzy. I had to remove my bath to make way for the shower.

My rear garden is small, and I have block paved it. I do own a lot of grass at the front, but I pay a fellow to cut that as and when.