10 ways to make your home "aging-friendly"

1. Install grab bars where needed in the shower and near shower doors
2. Consider replacing the bathtub with a shower and seat
3. Install extra under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen
4. Raise your dishwasher, washer, and dryer 12 inches off the floor to reduce back strain
5. Avoid faucets with twisting handles; use single-lever faucets or lever-handled faucets
6. Use pulls rather than knobs on drawers or cabinets
7. If possible, create a main-floor full bathroom and bedroom, as well as laundry room
8. Build a "visitable" entry -- one without entry steps -- for one entry of your home
9. Install roll-out shelving in your kitchen cabinets
10. Plan for 48 inches in any work aisle spaces, such as around kitchen islands

These tips are from DreamMaker Baths and Kitchens, who specialize in home modification services for the home-bound and elderly, "working with your budget in mind."