NIW Senior Home Modification: HandyPro Handyman Services in Northwest Indiana offers senior home modification
for the disabled or otherwise physically challenged. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2004,
the 65 and over population is expected to increase from approximately 35
million in 2000 to 55 million in 2020.
The good news is there has been an extensive amount of time and energy
devoted to senior
home remodeling and other services to help this population remain in their
homes.
Eventually
all of us will be touched by someone we love in the same position. Many homes are being designed and retrofitted
to help the “Aging in Place’ population and caregivers. Occupational/physical therapists and home modification experts have joined together to meet this need. Many new products and services have been
developed to help older people stay in their homes rather than moving to a
nursing home or assisted living facility.
Services
offered by the NWI
Senior Home Modification Specialist Include:
- Wheelchair Ramps
- Stair Lifts
- Grab bars and Stair Railings with extremely durable fasteners
- Automatic interior door openers
- Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
- Raised dishwashers
- Walk-in Showers
- Widen doorways
- And More
With the
growing number of people 65 and older who wish to remain independent and live
in their own homes the demand for senior home modification to accommodate their
needs has risen. HandyPro
Handyman Service is CAPS certified to ensure the best senior home
remodeling experience.
There are
many organizations that can assist with home modification,
upgrades and suggestions. One of the
best programs is known as CAPS, or Certified Aging in Place
Specialist
Other
organizations include Area Agencies on Aging
which are funded from the Older Americans Act Title IIID and in-home services
for the frail elderly. A few of the
services included are home
modification, bathroom
remodeling, wheelchair
ramps, grab
bars and accessories, home maintenance and alterations and minor chores for
the elderly. You can also contact
Medicare/Medicaid to find out if medical equipment and supplies are
covered. There is also a program for weatherization
assistance for the elderly at http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/