Senior citizens buying a home should choose the interiors as per their needs. Even if the seniors have not purchased a new home, they may plan to change the interiors of their existing home as per their needs. Having senior citizen-friendly interiors can make living more joyful and safer. So, what are the things seniors must consider when deciding the home interiors? Here are the 3 important points that they should consider when choosing the home interiors.

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Avoid Edged Furniture And Prefer Non-Slippery Flooring

Seniors can’t afford injuries in their old age and to avoid them they should keep furniture non-edged, with rounded corners and well-balanced to suit their weight. Similarly, the floor surface should be non-slippery at home, especially in wet areas like the kitchen, near the wash basin and bathroom.

Ample Natural Lights And Fresh Air Provision

Seniors require good lighting and fresh air where they live. It can help them stay healthy and fresh when they spend long hours at home. So, seniors should prefer a home with multiple balconies, windows and an apartment which gets sufficient sunlight for long hours and in all seasons.

Proper Accessibility Everywhere In The House

Every part of the house should be easily accessible to the senior citizens who live in it. They should get the same floor level at part of the home, the height of the kitchen counters should be built as per the requirement of the seniors, bathroom fittings should be comfortable for seniors when they have to use them, and toilet seating height should be built for the comfort of the elderly person and there should be sufficient supports fixed at appropriate places on the walls so that seniors can hold them whenever they have a requirement.

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Finally

Apart from the points discussed above, seniors may require a few more interior arrangements for a comfortable living. Having a ramp for the wheelchair can help them with easy movement. The doors should be wider enough for them so that they can move around in their wheelchair. Having a security camera, remote-controlled door locking and unlocking, ambient temperature control system and emergency alert system in the home can make life more comfortable for senior citizens. Having an interior setup as per senior citizen’s needs can help them adapt easily and stay comfortable.

The author in an independent financial journalist.