Savvy seniors and aging baby boomers are remodeling the baths in their current homes with the goal of "aging in place" well into their advanced years.
The last thing health-conscious baby boomers want, however, are bathrooms that suggest old age or anything remotely institutional. Fortunately for them, it's possible to add features that can help them stay comfortable in the future but that don't detract from—and in many cases enhance—their bathroom's beauty and elegance.
According to a recent survey by the American Association of Retired Persons, 74 percent of adults over the age of 50 want to remain in their homes for the rest of their lives. Here are some ideas that can help ensure they do so in style.
Designers from across the country agree that bath products must be able to adapt to changing health care needs, yet be suitable for people of all ages.
A spacious, curbless shower with a hand-held shower head may be a luxury item for an active senior today, but can become a necessity for an older adult using a mobility device or needing assistance, says Louis Tenenbaum, a consultant on aging in place in Potomac, MD. One such product that bridges the gap between luxury and practicality is the WaterHaven® shower tower. Its multiple shower heads delight users of all ages—and can adjust low enough for a person in a wheelchair to use.
For more information, visit the Kohler website.