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Barrier-free living involves adapting your home to be fully accessible, eliminating obstacles that may cause injury or hinder you from enjoying your home and maintaining your independence as you age.
Barrier-free living means incorporating barrier-free design into your home. This approach involves removing or modifying elements that prevent you from using your home as intended. It can include technology enhancements, minor or major construction, and changes to interior design.
Safety is the primary reason for adapting your home to be barrier-free. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for adults 50+. One in four Americans over 65 falls each year. Reducing barriers reduces this risk.
Living barrier-free allows you to stay in your current home and age in place. With the right modifications, you may not need to consider moving to senior housing or selling the home you've cherished for so long.
Universal design is an evolution of the barrier-free concept. Unlike barrier-free design, universal design constructs a home to be fully accessible for everyone from the outset, regardless of age, capabilities, or disabilities, with a focus on aesthetics. If modifying your current home isn't feasible, purchasing a home built with universal design is an excellent option.