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You're making the home work for an ageing parent
As a parent gets older, small design choices matter more — easy-to-reach storage, hardware that opens with little effort, a wet area that's safe underfoot, and finishes that need little upkeep. Here's how to think about it.
The questions running through your head
- What makes a kitchen or wardrobe easier to use with age?
- How do I make the wet area safer?
- Which choices need the least maintenance?
- When should I get a proper accessibility spec?
Reduce effort and reach
- Soft-close, light-action hardware — no heavy pulls or slamming
- Pull-outs and drawers instead of deep, low cupboards you have to bend into
- Low-maintenance finishes so upkeep isn't a burden
Make the wet area safe
- Aluminium wet-zone cabinetry that tolerates water and cleaning
- Plan the bathroom vanity and moisture zones carefully
- Keep clear, uncluttered movement space
Honest scope: these guides cover the material and hardware side well. A full accessibility spec — grab-bar positions, seat heights, slip-resistant surfaces, turning circles — is best set with ELS by ALUMAX or a specialist, so the home genuinely suits your parent's needs.
The guides that answer this
Read these, in this order
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Turn these decisions into a price
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