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Aging in place

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Aging in place helps people stay in the home they love.

My mission is to inform others on how to increase their independence, ensure their safety and enhance their personal living space.

Mission Statement

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Seniors Are Staying at Home

Only 7% of Canadian senior’s will move to long term care facility, 93% will be living on their own or with family and friends.

The majority of Canadian seniors live in their own home, apartment or condo & wish to remain there as long as possible!

The age of senior’s homes often means that such homes are in need of repair and updating.

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Falls are serious!

Falls account for 4 of every 5 injury-related hospitalizations by seniors in Canada.

20% of deaths related to an injury can be traced back to falls!

20% of senior’s who are hospitalized with a fall never walk again

40% of admissions to nursing home are due to falls!

50% of falls occur in the home!

Cost of a fall include personal suffering, loss of independence and lower quality of life.

Source: Canada Public Health and Safety

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Aging and Disabilities

1 in 4 seniors will face restrictions in their activities due to long-term health problems.

1.5 million or 13% of Ontarians live with disabilities.

This number will increase substantially as the population ages.

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Ontario Building Code regulates barrier free building standards for commercial and institutional structures

The Ontario Human Rights Code requires a “duty to accommodate” persons with disabilities in a variety of services. The Code supersedes the building Code

The AODA 2005 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ActSection 2 of The Planning Act designates accessibility as a Provincial Interest.

There is currently no legislation with respect to residential accessibilityCSA B651 Accessible Design for Built Environment has some guidelines for residential accessibility.

Legislation

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Home entry

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Doorways

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Stairs

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Personal hygiene

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Bathing

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In the kitchen

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Accessibility is for everyone!