Design tips for creating a luxurious bathroom that allows the elderly to stay in their home as they lose balance, sight and mobility.

1. Presented by
Wendy Albee & Irons Bros Construction

2. NAHB
Living in one’s home safely, independently, and
comfortably, regardless of age, income or
ability level.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Living in one’s home and community safely,
independently, and comfortably, regardless of
age, income or ability level.

3. • Barrier free entry or ramp
• Main level living space
• Adequate lighting
• Motion sensor lights
• 36” wide doorways and hallways
• Large digital displays or stickers are helpful
• Large knobs, pulls and levers
• Clear , non-slip floors and walkways

4. •#1 Bathroom
•About 235,000 people age 15 or older are sent to the
hospital each year after being injured in a bathroom,
according to the Centers for Disease Control
•Four out of 5 of those injuries occurred in falls
•People age 85 and older suffer more than half of their
bathroom injuries near the toilet

5. •Didn’t feel safe in bathroom at all
•Couldn’t stand very long in shower
•Couldn’t maneuver into tub without help
•Lost her balance easily
•Had to stand in front of sink vanity to get ready
in the morning

6. My Office
Before Bathroom Remodel

7. My Office
Before Bathroom Remodel

8. How do you create a safe environment
that also looks luxurious?
How do you incorporate the client’s needs
and how she wants to use her bathroom?
How do you make the bathroom look like
it was all designed at the same time?

9. My Office
Aging In Place Remodel

10. •Removed tub completely
•Added grab bars that served multiple purposes
including towel bar and slide bar

11. My Office
Aging In Place Remodel

12. •Curbless shower with infinity drain
•Large opening into shower
•Large shower bench with angled end
•Second holder for handshower in reach when
sitting
• Shampoo niche in easy access
•Non slippery tile floor

13. My Office
Inside Shower

14. •Designed and installed makeup vanity at
height comfortable for stool on casters
•New comfort height toilet with grab bars
•Adequate lighting including recessed light in
shower and sconces at makeup vanity

15. My Office
Our Beautiful Client!

16.  Double Duty Grab Bars

17.  Shower Seats

18.  RemoveTub

19.  Install SafeTub

20.  Maximize Natural Light
Skylight
Windows Placed High
Semi Opaque Windows

21.  Ample General &Task Lighting
Recessed Cans
Vanity Fixture and
Light in Shower
Sconces

22. •Slide Bar with
Handshower
•Single Handle Faucet

23. Lighted Magnifying Mirror One handed Toilet Holder
Bidet
Toilet with Washlet

24. “I love my bathroom,
especially the shower, and
only wish my husband could
have enjoyed it too!”
-- Donna

25. Thank you!