Planning ahead makes all the difference in the world. Thus, it makes sense to build the showers with seats inside and the bathroom with hand rails, and slightly larger to maneuver in. Still, these are major modification after the fact. However there are simple things you can do too, such as better lighting on the stairs, maybe install lights illuminating every step, fairly inexpensive with new LED Lights and it could prevent a major slip and fall event resulting in death or serious injury like a broken hip.
Floor heating is another thing many senior care home builders recommend, it will also help them with energy bills, as it is more efficient. If you’ll do just a little work now and some serious research on home plans, you’ll find plans that allow you to build a smart home for the elder years, without it even looking like one. This will help it retain its value and provide safety, security, and peace of mind too. Please consider this.