According to the National Institute on Aging, aging in place is simply staying in your own home
as you get older. Most of us want the same things and comforts as time goes by, such as
staying in the same home rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Sometimes that isn’t a problem, but sometimes a health challenge or other adjustment forces a
change. As of 2020, there were 74.6 million Americans over the age of 60 (acl.gov) and 2.8
million in the state of Illinois alone (IL Department of Aging), so there are probably many families
in the middle of big decisions about whether a loved one should stay at home or transition to an
assisted living facility.
If you’ve talked with your loved ones and know that staying at home is the best place for you
right now, but need to make some simple adjustments, that’s where a handyman can come in.
Navigating through installments such as grab bars, lighting fixture changes, a taller toilet, walk-
in shower, and other safety or accessibility concerns can seem overwhelming. A good,
trustworthy handyman can not only address these immediate needs, but also help with other
household issues that may come up in the future, such as changing a door or installing a ramp.
They will make sure to address the quality of the products and be certain that each item is
installed properly and safely. A handyman can also walk through your house with your family or
other medical support team members to make sure everything is taken care of and give
everyone peace of mind.
Hunter Handyman Services is here to help with your aging-in-place needs so that you or your
loved ones can stay at home happily and peacefully. If you or your loved one is in the Illinois
Valley are and would like information or a free consultation, email chris7884@gmail.com or call
or text (815) 780-7884.
Further resources:
National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/aging-place-growing-
older-home
Illinois Department of Aging: https://ilaging.il.gov
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