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Ageing In Place Home Checklist

A whole home checklist covering entry, bathroom, kitchen, bedrooms, lighting and circulation.

Families usually start researching this topic because a room has become difficult to use, a move home from hospital is approaching, or they want to plan before access becomes urgent. The best outcome begins with the actual person, property and timeframe.

Entry

Entry should be considered in the context of the person using the home, the existing property and the confirmed project scope. Good planning avoids isolated changes that create a new access problem elsewhere. Measurements, structure, services, finishes and future use all matter.

Bathroom

Bathroom should be considered in the context of the person using the home, the existing property and the confirmed project scope. Good planning avoids isolated changes that create a new access problem elsewhere. Measurements, structure, services, finishes and future use all matter.

Kitchen

Kitchen should be considered in the context of the person using the home, the existing property and the confirmed project scope. Good planning avoids isolated changes that create a new access problem elsewhere. Measurements, structure, services, finishes and future use all matter.

Bedrooms and hallways

Bedrooms and hallways should be considered in the context of the person using the home, the existing property and the confirmed project scope. Good planning avoids isolated changes that create a new access problem elsewhere. Measurements, structure, services, finishes and future use all matter.

Lighting and future planning

Lighting and future planning should be considered in the context of the person using the home, the existing property and the confirmed project scope. Good planning avoids isolated changes that create a new access problem elsewhere. Measurements, structure, services, finishes and future use all matter.

Next step

Use this guide to prepare questions, then arrange an in person assessment before making final building decisions.

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