As men and women reach their golden years, they need to prepare their Palm Beach Gardens real estate to be safe and comfortable. After all, plenty of Baby Boomers now are relocating to South Florida and spending quality time with their kids, as well as their grandchildren. Often times, these men and women choose to buy their own homes and apartments, rather than living with the Condo Commandos in huge retirement communities. In fact, more senior citizens are buying gorgeous homes throughout Palm Beach County than you may imagine.
To begin, you should even hang sturdy handrails on both sides of the staircase. Get a second lock for your front door. You may even want to get a security alarm and video camera to keep an eye on your Palm Beach Gardens luxury home. Make sure your carpets and slippery rugs are well secured. Keep all electrical, extension, computer, and phone cords out of the way too. Nobody wants to trip and have a painful accident.
If people hope to spend quality time with their extended families in their new homes, the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) offers some pretty good recommendations to ensure everyone’s safety. For instance, does your property have adequate lighting? It can be crucial to have enough light shining on certain parts of your property, such as the driveway and back porch. The last thing you want to worry about is an unnecessary slip or fall on your property. The same can be said for inside any home for sale in Palm Beach Gardens. Is there enough light going up the stairwell, in the bathrooms, and behind the closet doors? Some folks install night-lights in every room, while other rely on The Clapper for fun. Lights can be important under the cabinets in the kitchen as well. The AARP suggests buying halogen bulbs to minimize glare, while LED lights are long-lasting and wonderful on energy use.
Just as important as keeping any Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale lit up, you need to move all around your property with ease. Get rid of any junk piles that you may trip over, and clear out any pets’ toys. Rely on walk-in showers with handrails, rather than bathtubs. Lowering shelves in the closet can be a wise decision as well. Some folks go so far as to buy motorized chairs to move from room to room or up and down stairs.
It can also be smart to install safety gates at the top of stairs to prevent anyone from taking a spill. If kids are running around your property, you should give them 100% of your attention. After all, nobody wants fire engines to wake him or her up from a nap. In fact, come up with a plan for everyone to safely get out of your home if a fire ever occurs. Finally, double check the batteries in your smoke alarms. Once your Florida home is completely safe, the whole family will be able to relax in your beautiful home.
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