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Your Fut ureproof Hom e
Use this handy checklist to test how well your current home will suit your needs (or your parents') into the future.
For more advice on home modifications for safe and independent living you can contact TADWA to arrange an in-home assessment by one of our specialist Occupational Therapists.
The vast majority of older people want to stay living in their family home for as long as possible.
Sadly, too many people are forced into residential aged care facilit ies prematurely, as the result of an accident at home or simply because their family home no longer allows them to live independently.
But with some pre-planning and investment, your home can adapt to support you as your needs change.
TADWA has been helping people to live independent and safe lives in their own homes for over 35 years.
We can help you - or your parents - to futureproof your home so you can enjoy many more years of independent living.
Side access toilet.Toilet raiser / frame
Sliding door (internal, external or pocket)
Circulation space for equipment and carer
Light switch size, type and location. Auto on/off
Non-slip tiles or slip-resistant treatment
Underfloor heating
Height-adjustable vanity.Quarter turn taps with temperature regulation.
Weight-bearing grab rail / towel holder
Flexible shower hose on grab rail
Shower chair, stool or built-in bench
Level-access shower with screen, or rail and curtain
Grab rail with toilet roll attachment
Emergency call system
The Bat hroom
Your Score: / 14
Emergency call system
Grab rail with toilet roll attachment
Shower chair, stool or built-in bench
Flexible shower hose on grab rail
Side access toilet
Toilet raiser / frame
Level-access shower with screen, or rail and curtain
Weight-bearing grab rail / towel holder
Circulation space for equipment and carer
Non-slip tiles or slip-resistant treatment
Underfloor heating
Height-adjustable vanity
Quarter turn taps with temperature regulation
Light switch size, type and location. Auto on/off
Alexa / Google / Homekit for voice control of lighting and appliances Circulation space for
equipment and carers.
Light switch size, type & location. Auto on/off
Slip-resistant, level flooring with colour contrast.
Wheelchair access under benches
Task lighting for food preparation
Height-adjustable benches‘Up & Out’ appliance bench
Quarter turn or mixer taps
‘Rise and Fall’ pantry for easier access
Sliding doors, pullout shelves and racks in pantry
Smoke alarm, device monitoring emergency call
Dishwasher with drawers
Gas lock-off & alarmSide opening oven doorRemote-control range hood
The Kit chen
Your Score: / 14
Alexa / Google / Homekit for voice control of lighting and appliances
Sliding doors, pullout shelves and racks in pantry
Quarter turn or mixer taps
Dishwasher with drawers
Up and Out ' appliance bench
Remote control range hood
'Rise and Fall' pantry for easier access
Smoke alarm, device monitoring emergency call
Side opening oven door
Slip-resistant, level flooring with colour contrast
Task lighting for food preparation
Height-adjustable benches
Gas lock-off and alarm
Light switch size, type and location. Auto on/off
Remote or voice activation for heating & cooling
Sensor lighting to floor
Voice-activated bed control
Fall sensors
Emergency call system
Easy-glide drawers
Voice-activated curtains or blindsSliding doors on wardrobe
Voice-activated lowering wardrobe rails
Circulation space for equipment and carers
Auto sensor night light
Dementia-friendly lighting
The Bedroom
Your Score: / 12
Dementia-friendly lighting
Auto-sensor night light
Voice-activated lowering wardrobe rails
Sliding doors on wardrobe
Remote or voice activation for heating & cooling
Circulation space for equipment and carers
Voice-activated bed control
Fall sensors
Easy-glide drawers
Voice-activated curtains or blinds
Sensor lighting to floor
Emergency call system
Keyless lock to front door
Doorbell with camera
Retractable hose with easy turn tap
Non-slip ramps
Hand rails
Camera monitoring to outdoor home area
The Ent ry / Gardens
Your Score: / 8
Camera monitoring to outdoor areas
Threshold ramps
Keyless lock to front door
Doorbell with camera
Retractable hose with easy turn tap
Non-slip ramps with rail/s
Wide, level paving or concrete pathways Wide, level, non-slip steps with handrails
Your Hom e
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Bathroom
Kitchen
Entry / Gardens
Bedroom
/14
/14
/8
/12
Add up the scores for each individual area to see your total home preparation score. If you scored...
30 and above. Congratulations - you are well on your way to having a house that will work for you well into your senior years.
15-30. Your home has many of the attributes needed for safety and convenience, but there could be some areas of high risk.
15 and below. As you or your partner (or parents) get older, you will find that this home will pose many challenges and risks.
What next ?
If you would like to have your home professionally assessed for your (or your parents') future living requirements, TADWA can help.
One of our qualified Occupational Therapists can visit you, discuss any functional challenges you or your parents might be experiencing, identify any areas of the home that may present challenges or risks into the future and provide a report you can use as a guide for your future planning.
This is a capped price service at $440 inc GST within the Perth metropolitan area.
Call 9379 7400 or email [email protected]
www.tadwa.org.au
08 3979 7400
