We Modify Your Home To Fit Your New Needs...
So You Can Stay Longer
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Who wouldn't want to live at home as they grow older? Less than 5% of the "baby boomers" and their parents, that's who. Fully 95% of Americans would rather remain in their homes as they age than move to an assisted living facility or a retirement home.
Every day 10,000 Americans reach the age of 50. One person every 7 seconds. That is nothing short of a population phenomenon. At no other time in American history have so many people belonged to this population segment. Currently, there are 77 million people over the age of 50 living in America and that trend will continue to increase for the next 20 years.
Companies are scrambling to meet the changing lifestyle needs of these baby boomers and their parents. One of those companies is Nordine Remodeling, LLC based in Normal, Illinois.
Nordine Remodeling, owned by George Nordine, has until recently devoted its business to supplying homeowners with new roofs, siding, and windows. Now they are adding non-skid flooring, modified hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, luminescent light switches and skylights for those with visual challenges, grab bars and seats for shower areas, and a multitude of other products that serve the needs of America's aging population.
Baby Boomers and their parents will ultimately face the decision every one else faces in their lifetime.how long can I live at home before I move to a nursing home or move in with my children?
This is where NordineCareSM really makes sense, both emotionally and economically. Emotionally, you are happiest when you are at home. Economically, home modification costs are relatively minor when compared to today's nursing home costs. At $3,000 per month for nursing home care, homeowners can pay for a lot of home modifications and come out ahead. Economically, it makes perfect sense to modify your home. In addition, many of these modifications could add value to your existing home and could; therefore, increase its resale value.
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Modifications
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NordineCareSM is based on four service pillars. Those pillars include a confidential, eight-page audit of the customer's home, a prioritized list of potential household modifications, professional installation, and complete follow through and evaluation after the modifications are complete. During a home audit many questions are asked about each area of the home including the kitchen areas, bath areas, bedrooms and living rooms, entry ways and foyers, task areas including work areas, sewing rooms, etc. Each area is assessed for need.
Once the completed list of potential modifications is made the homeowner, with the help of a family member or friend, chooses which modifications are the most important. Those areas with the greatest need(s) are modified first.
Below is a small list of possible home modifications for specific limitations. To request our full FREE reports on NordineCareSM click here.
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Do You Have Limited Reach?
- Lower shelves three inches from standard height or install pull-down shelving in the kitchen, in closets, and in other storage areas.
- Choose a side-by-side refrigerator to increase storage available with a limited reach.
- Look for side swing ovens and cook tops with easy to reach controls.
- Install hand held shower heads vertically mounted with a sliding bar.
- Place peepholes in the front door at the correct height.
- Use adjustable height rods to put your clothes at a height that is easy to reach.
- Include pull out drawers, bins, and baskets and other organizing devices in closets and kitchens.
- Raise electrical outlets to 27 inches above the floor.
Do You Have Limited Flexibility Or Lifting Abilities?
- Choose u-shaped or d-shaped handles for cabinets and drawers that are easier to grasp
- Replace the old stove with a cook top stove with level burners to ease transferring between burners.
- Install the dishwasher 8 inches higher than normal to reduce bending.
- Install lever faucet handles or single lever faucets, which are easier to turn.
- Consider grab bars in the shower, by the toilet and by the tub to increase safety.
- Use an elevated toilet seat for those who have difficulty sitting or bending.
- Install a bath/shower seat or a transfer bench or bath lift to ease getting in and out as well as eliminating bending to wash feet or shave legs. A walk-in shower is also a solution.
- Install lever door handles that operate easily with a push and are easier to grasp.
- Build a package shelf near the front door to hold packages while you open the door.
- Get in and out of your home more easily and safely by using an automatic garage door.
- Replace standard light switches with rocker switches, which are easier to use.
Do You Have Limited Mobility?
- Install dishwasher 8 inches higher than normal to reduce bending.
- Install a bath/shower seat or a tub with a transfer bench.
- Widen doorways and hallways to a minimum of 35 inches.
- Lower door thresholds to ½ inch or less. Transition wedges can be used if threshold is higher.
- Place doors so that there is 18-24 inches on the door handle side to allow space to maneuver.
- Make sure your driveway is smooth but not slippery.
- Give sidewalks a textured surface to increase traction and stability.
- Use handrails on both sides of stairways.
- Make stair treads deep enough for the whole foot.
- Install a ramp with handrails on both sides and some sort of edge protection to prevent slipping off the side.
Do You Have Limited Vision?
- Increase the wattage of light bulbs.
- Make sure stove controls are clearly marked and easy to see.
- Put light in the closets.
- Install lights near outside walkways, stairs, and entrances.
- Install lighting on stairs.
- Use a nightlight where appropriate.
- Install task lighting, such as under-the-cabinet-lights over the kitchen counter.
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