Age in Place | Winnipeg Specialist for Seniors Renovations

What is Age in Place? AIP is a term used to describe home modifications that make living in a residence safer, more comfortable, and easier.

Are you experiencing age-related challenges like sore knees and backs, or injury-related problems that have resulted in chronic pain or loss of balance? As an Age In Place specialist, our team is ready to help you with small or big changes to your Winnipeg area home.

We work with all types of residences, including the following:

• Single detached houses
• Townhouses
• Duplexes and multiplexes
• Condominiums

Want to AIP upgrade your Winnipeg area second home or vacation property too? Whether for a lakefront cottage, bungalow, or cabin in the woods, we’ve got you covered.

• Walk in Showers – Removing a bathtub for a walk in shower can have a huge impact on your day to day living.
• Doorway Widening – Wheelchair access and walking aids can be limited with a regular doorway width, we can help make the way simpler for you in your own home.
• Ramps – The simpleness of just entering and exiting your own home might not be, a professional ramp to exit or even an interior ramp to help bridge a single step in your home can make living at home easier.
• Vanity and Counter Accessibility – Countertop heights can be adjusted to be either higher or lower for usability.

Age in Place Design for the Spaces You Need it Most:

While we can make modifications to any part of the home, there are certain rooms and spaces that require extra attention. You may not want to upgrade the entire home quite yet, which is why we offer dedicated AIP services too:

AGE IN PLACE BATHROOM DESIGN

Bathrooms are the most important rooms for age in place (AIP) home design. They require careful consideration when it comes to planning for long-term living in your residence. A focus on function is one thing, but it doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice aesthetics. With the right AIP renovation expert you can have it all. It’s your home, and you deserve the best of both worlds!

Challenges of Traditional Bathroom Design

The reason so many homes throughout the greater Winnipeg area require an age in place update is because they have traditional bathroom designs that present a number of challenges to the safety and quality of life for senior residents. These challenges to senior living include the following:

• Inconvenient location within the home
• Inadequate size
• Doors are too narrow
• Poor room layout for mobility
• Flooring (slippery and/or challenging grout joints)
• Poor lighting
• Inaccessible bathtub and shower
• Unstable and/or elevated toilets
• Inaccessible closets, cabinetry, and sinks

Age in Place Upgrades for YOUR Specific Needs (and desires)

Vulcan Construction takes the challenges listed above and turns them into opportunities. That said, we don’t overstep and assume that you need a complete bathroom overhaul. During your initial consultation we will ask questions to assess the challenges you are experiencing today, and what you expect for the future. We will consider any preexisting injuries (lower back pain, hip dislocation, etc.), conditions (osteoarthritis, etc.), along with any other musculoskeletal or neuropathic issues that must be factored into your bathroom’s renovation.

Of course, it’s not just about updating the bathroom to account for aches, pains, and loss of function. We also want to hear your vision when it comes to creative and aesthetic ambitions. Consider your age in place upgrade as an opportunity to get the bathroom you’ve always dreamed of. Let’s schedule your consultation so that you can tell us exactly what you need, and desire! Call 204-201-3455 for a friendly chat.

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AGE IN PLACE KITCHEN DESIGN

Next to the bathrooms in your home, the kitchen is the most important room for an age in place (AIP) redesign. Being able to cook, prepare meals, and dine with ease in your own residence is essential to your quality of life. For this reason AIP kitchen design must be afforded careful consideration. Function is important, but so are aesthetics. as you plan on entertaining friends and family for many years to come. With the right AIP home design expert you can have it all!

Challenges of Traditional Kitchen Design for the Elderly

The reason so many residences throughout the greater Winnipeg area require an age in place renovation is because they have traditional kitchen designs. Existing builds challenge the safety, usability, and enjoyment for elderly homeowners and occupants. Impediments to function with common kitchen designs include the following:

• Inadequate size
• Poor room layout for mobility
• Flooring (slippery and/or challenging grout joints)
• Poor lighting
• Inaccessible ovens, stove elements/controls, grills, and other cooking stations
• Inaccessible countertops and/or dining/food-prep islands
• Inaccessible pantry, cabinetry, and sinks
• Inaccessible fire extinguishing installations (cooking is the leading cause of house fires in Winnipeg)

Age in Place Upgrades for YOUR Specific Needs and Wants

Vulcan Construction focuses on the challenges listed above and turns them into an opportunity that will reimagine the look, function, and feel of your cooking and dining space.

However, we never overstep and assume that you need an entire kitchen overhaul. During your initial consultation we will ask questions to assess present challenges in addition to those that you anticipate for the future. This part of the process factors in any preexisting injuries (lower back pain, damaged rotator cuff, etc.), conditions (arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.), along with other musculoskeletal or neuropathic issues that you or another senior member of the household may be experiencing.

Of course, it’s not just about updating the kitchen and dining space to account for challenges to biomechanics and loss of function. We want you to be excited about your new kitchen! We encourage you to tell us all about your vision no matter how whimsical it may seem. Let us know what your general budget range will be and we will find a way to make it happen. Consider your age in place upgrade as an opportunity to get the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. Let’s schedule your consultation. 

CALL 204-201-3455 FOR FREE CONSULTATION

Whether it’s for your home or you’re concerned about the quality of life for a cherished senior member of your family we are here to help. Helping people remain independent in their homes is our mission. Call 204-201-3455 for a friendly chat.