Kitchen upgrades for aging in place tend to focus on reducing the need to stretch, bend, or carry weight across uneven surfaces. Most are low-cost.
Key risks to address
- 1Overreaching for high shelves
- 2Bending to low cabinets
- 3Slippery flooring near the sink
- 4Difficulty operating standard knobs and handles
Recommended products
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Lever-style cabinet and door handles
Dramatically easier to use than knobs for those with arthritis or reduced grip strength.
Reacher / grabber tool
Eliminates the need to stretch for high items or bend for low ones.
Anti-fatigue mat near sink
Reduces fatigue when standing and provides grip on wet surfaces.
Pull-out cabinet organizers
Brings contents to the user, reducing bending and overreaching.