Retirement Remodels in East Toronto, ON

For people in the Toronto, ON, area who are close to their golden years, they might want to consider wheelchair accessibility and other remodels so they can live in the comfort of their house for years. You can have family and friends stay for visits and get-togethers and hold on to the furniture and decor you have grown to love. While you and your husband or wife may be healthy for many years, aging-in-place services can simplify the change of life that occurs in retirement.
Handyman Connection of Scarborough professionals can help with a range of remodels, including aging-in-place bathroom renovations, exterior and structural upgrades. If accomplished correctly, these installations make caring for your property simpler. They can make your space easier to navigate for wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. This remodeling can also make senior care easier, so you can better care for your partner or spouse and keep them out of a nursing home longer.
Whether you need minor remodel jobs to stay in your residence or need a complete remodel, get in touch with the Handyman Connection contractors in East Toronto, ON. We will gladly answer all your questions or set up an appointment for a no-cost first visit.

Structural Remodels for Senior Care

• Widening of halls and doorways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be important for aging-in-place renovations
• Adding electric chair lifts for stairs or elevators can make living at home a real possibility
• One-floor living is a requirement for today’s retirees. We can help you fix up your house to age-in-place peacefully without having to navigate stairways

Exterior Upgrades for Your Golden Years

• Siding upgrades can save you the work of painting, climbing ladders and more
• Deck repairs can improve safety, and deck remodeling such as adding ramps and wider access can make it easier to get around
• Landscaping changes such as plants that are easy to maintain can cut down on the need for gardening, weeding and watering

Bathroom Upgrades for Retired Life

Remodeling tiny bathrooms can help you in retirement with aging-in-place services:

• Adding grip bars for stability
• Replacing faucet handles
• Adding space to turn around in
• Adding a fold-down seat in the shower stall for safety
• Adding overhead lighting in the shower stall
• Installing grab bars around the tub and toilet to prevent slips and falls
• Raising toilet seats to make it easier to sit and stand
• Separate spaces for caregivers

Accessory Details to Make Life at Home Nicer

• Installation of non-slippery hard floors and replacement of worn carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
• Make small upgrades, like new levers instead of knobs and easy open windows and blinds. Look into moving your thermostat to an easier-to-reach place, put light switches near doors and installation of emergency 911 buttons. These aging-in-place services can give you more convenience during retirement.

Entryway Remodels for Seniors

• Installation of non-slip flooring can improve safety
• Additional lighting, flattened doorways and garage additions make living at home in retirement easier
• Wheelchair accessibility ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make coming and going less stressful for retirees

Updating a bedroom for yourself so caregivers can be with you while you live in retirement can be the best option. Ask about remodeling just one bathroom or the addition of a chair lift to make this possible.
Contact the aging-in-place renovation experts at Handyman Connection in East Toronto, ON, to learn more and plan for a safe, rewarding retirement in your own home.