How To Design a Luxurious Bathroom for Aging in Place
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How to Design a Luxurious
Bathroom for Aging In Place
Presented by Wendy Albee & Irons Bros Construction
Definition
NAHBLiving in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROLLiving in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level.
General Info• Barrier free entry or ramp
• Main level living space
• Adequate lighting
• Motion sensor lights
• 36” wide doorways and hallways
• Large digital displays or stickers are helpful
• Large knobs, pulls and levers
• Clear , non-slip floors and walkways
Which room is least safe?
•#1 Bathroom
•About 235,000 people age 15 or older are sent to the hospital each year after being injured in a bathroom, according to the Centers for Disease Control
•Four out of 5 of those injuries occurred in falls
•People age 85 and older suffer more than half of their bathroom injuries near the toilet
Client Challenges
•Didn’t feel safe in bathroom at all
•Couldn’t stand very long in shower
•Couldn’t maneuver into tub without help
•Lost her balance easily
•Had to stand in front of sink vanity to get ready in the morning
My Office
Before Bathroom Remodel
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Before Bathroom Remodel
Design Challenge
How do you create a safe environment that also looks luxurious?
How do you incorporate the client’s needs and how she wants to use her bathroom?
How do you make the bathroom look like it was all designed at the same time?
My Office
Aging In Place Remodel
Changes
•Removed tub completely
•Added grab bars that served multiple purposes including towel bar and slide bar
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Aging In Place Remodel
Changes•Curbless shower with infinity drain
•Large opening into shower
•Large shower bench with angled end
•Second holder for handshower in reach when sitting
• Shampoo niche in easy access
•Non slippery tile floor
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Inside Shower
Changes•Designed and installed makeup vanity at height comfortable for stool on casters
•New comfort height toilet with grab bars
•Adequate lighting including recessed light in shower and sconces at makeup vanity
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Our Beautiful Client!
Features to Consider Double Duty Grab Bars
Features to Consider Shower Seats
Features to Consider Remove Tub
Features to Consider Install Safe Tub
Features to Consider Maximize Natural Light
Skylight
Windows Placed High
Semi Opaque Windows
Features to Consider Ample General & Task Lighting
Recessed Cans
Vanity Fixture and Light in Shower
Sconces
Features to Consider•Slide Bar with Handshower•Single Handle Faucet
Features to Consider
Lighted Magnifying Mirror One handed Toilet Holder
Bidet
Toilet with Washlet
“I love my bathroom, especially the shower,
and only wish my husband could have
enjoyed it too!”-- Donna
Happy and Safe!
Thank you!
Q & A