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Downsizing for elderly

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    #62
    the14thwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭the14thwarrior


    i have experienced many older people moving out of their homes into more suitable accommodation. might i suggest that if possible she gets a ground floor apartment or a bungalow. A lot of the smaller townhouses have unsuitable stair cases, too small, spiral etc. and difficult to put a stair lift in. i assessed a lady recently who moved into a first floor apartment, wet room etc. all very well, but accessed via a number of steps outside and then into an elevator lift. she could not put a stair lift in outside the apartment. There was a huge step onto the balcony. And she had a ton of money that she probably could have choosen bettr.

    its difficult to put a near level access shower into most apartment bathrooms, you will get one with a step but its technically impossible to put near level in. a wet room is out of the question.


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    #63
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    They aren't really building for older people to downsize. I expect the best option will be to sell your own place and convert a smaller more suitable building yourself.


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