NOTE: This is Part Two of a series on universal accessibility in the kitchen. Question: I’ve seen universally designed kitchens built with adjustable countertops and roll out shelves and drawers, but what about appliances? Is there anything that can be done to make appliances easier to access and more manageable? Answer: While a major component… Read more »
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Tips on Living Wisely: Kitchen Accessibility
NOTE: This is Part One of a series on universal accessibility in the kitchen. Question: My mother is in a wheelchair so her mobility is very limited. She can navigate around the house, but when it comes to the kitchen, she can’t reach anything in a cabinet, put dishes away, or prepare anything on a countertop.… Read more »
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Tips on Living Wisely: Shower Seats
NOTE: This is Part 2 of the series on tub and shower safety. Question: I have watched my mother getting in and out of the bathtub, and I am concerned that she is going to fall. Is there anything I can do to make it safer for her to take her shower? Answer: For those… Read more »
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Tips on Living Wisely: Zero-Entry Showers
NOTE: This is Part 1 of a series we will be doing on tub and shower safety. Question: I have watched my mother getting in and out of the bathtub and I am concerned that she is going to fall. Is there anything I can do to make it safer for her to take a… Read more »
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Tips on Living Wisely: Grab Bar 411
Question: I am looking into putting some grab bars in my parent’s home and am confused by all the different types and sizes. What is the best type of grab bar to use and the best location to place the bars so I can assure my parents are safe? Answer: As an occupational therapist, I… Read more »
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Aging In Place With Style
By Katy Dodd In this day in age, no one is really getting older, we are all just aging with style! Here at LifeWise Renovations®, we decided to expand on the fact that most of us, young and old alike, prefer style with options. What better way to avail yourself of all the options than… Read more »
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Transforming A Kitchen Into An Entertainment Dream
By Nick McIntyre LifeWise Renovations® has been in the business of creating beautiful spaces on the interior of homes for decades. One of the biggest requests we receive are for kitchen remodels. The following is a project we performed in the cozy and historic area of Kansas City known as Brookside. This is a wonderful… Read more »
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Basement Bathroom Remodel
By Mike Dodd The LifeWise Team recently completed a fully accessible bathroom project for a Kansas City Northland-area couple. Alice was confined to a wheelchair and had no access to the upper part of their home. The home was a raised ranch style with the main living quarters on the upper level. The basement area… Read more »
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Rebuilding A Life Through Universal Design
By Mike Dodd The production team at LifeWise Renovations® recently undertook a project to modify the home of Tom and Pam in Leawood, Kan., to accommodate Tom’s accessibility issues. Tom was injured in a motorcycle accident in August and suffered paralysis from the chest down as a result. We first conducted an evaluation of his… Read more »
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The LifeWise Shower
By Nick McIntyre The three big concerns when remodeling a bathroom for anyone with disabilities is budget, wheelchair or walker access, and assisted transfer areas. Our LifeWise Process and Imagine the Possibilities approach has led us to come up with a very unique bathroom solution. First, we like to stay within the current footprint of… Read more »