tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20052821669224438492024-02-18T19:41:23.638-08:00Solace Rnovations, IncUsing our expertise in healthcare and Design/Build Remodeling, Solace RNovations Inc, will be there EVERY step of the way with a calm and caring demeanor. Our mission is simple: through the efforts of a team of innovative and dedicated professionals create solutions designed to focus specifically on people’s individual needs and preferences so that they can live in their homes comfortably for as long as possible.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428534317409512944noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005282166922443849.post-10092900112466057622014-12-09T15:55:00.001-08:002014-12-11T18:06:41.273-08:00Aging in Place Remodeling: Remodeling today for tomorrow - <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Aging in Place</i></b> is defined by the Center for Disease control as
“the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and
comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As discussed in our previous article, the first step in this
process is to honestly assess your current living situation taking into account
your health and the four vital functions that are required for you and your
house to be in sync:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you
enter/exit your home safely? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is your bathroom
accessible and usable?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is your kitchen
accessible and usable?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you answer yes
to either 2 and/or 3 then ask - is it usable with or without assistance?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you have determined what is making your home
uncomfortable to you, you can start to research what options are available to make
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being able to get into or out of your home is an essential
part of enjoying your home and there are many options to help you depending on
your situation. Listed are just a few:</span></div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Landscape the slope of the property to allow for
no stairs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install a railing on one or both side of your
entrance stairs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add a portable threshold ramp if just one small
step.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install an outside chairlift or a removable ramp</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;">Add a 5’ landing
with overhead protection for easy
turning</span><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;">.</span><span style="font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -22.5pt;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -22.5pt;">Add additional lighting to illuminate the
walkway and entrance.</span></span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></i></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Widen the entrance to
a clear 34”-36” opening </span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install a lever door
handle possibly with a keyless entry</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Automatic door
opener, similar to garage door opener</span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HALLWAY/SECOND FLOOR ACCESS:</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">42” width whenever
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Install railing down
one or both sides of a long hall, if wide enough</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">to help with balance</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install and second
hand rail on stairs</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install chair lifts
or elevators to safely reach upper/lower floors</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add lever handles to
all doors</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add additional lights
and night lights to illuminate the hall at night</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Widen the door to a clear 34”-36” opening to
allow for ease of entry with assisted devices or 2 people and add a lever
handle.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install a slip resistant floor such as Ceramic
Tile (with a coefficient of friction greater than 0.06 when wet), Vinyl flooring
in either sheet or tiles or a Rubber floor.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add a comfort height toilet: either by adding an
adaptive device or installing a new higher toilet.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install a pedestal sink or a vanity that is open
below for ease of access.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add transfer chairs to ease access to bathtub.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Change the tub to one with an easy access door
or remove it and install a no or low threshold shower with bench seat.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add fixtures/faucets with lever handles and
anti-scald devices in both sink and tub/shower units</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have Grab bars, which now come in a variety of
styles and finishes, installed in all areas of the bathroom by a professional
to ensure safe usage.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add additional lighting and night lights.</span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">KITCHEN:</span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Install slip resistant level floors such as wood
with a satin finish,</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">ceramic tile, Vinyl
sheet/ tile, or Cork.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vary the height of the cabinets and countertops
with easy to use handles.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install pull down or motorized upper cabinets,
or open upper/lower shelving with no doors.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add appliances that are easy to use such as:
refrigerators with French doors/ bottom freezer, refrigerator or dishwasher
drawers, ovens with a side hinged door.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install wall oven and dishwasher to ease of use
height. Microwave on counter or in a
lower cabinet with a pull out shelf below for placement of hot food.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lower cooktops making sure controls are
reachable without having to cross a hot surface.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add additional general and task lighting.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some
Additional thoughts regarding Whole House safety:</span></div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Install rocker light switches and lower switches
and thermostats to 48” off finished floor.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raise outlets to 18” off finished floor.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Installing
a whole house alarm with additional technology such as: camera monitoring,
remote controls, movement sensors.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add a Personal Emergency Response System. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stove top fire suppression system or monitor
that will automatically turn off the stove.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">These are only a few
of the many options that are available
in helping you overcome the obstacles you may be facing as you move about your
home, but now the questions are </span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;">How am I going to be able to pay for these options and how do I know who to
hire to help me?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Next in our series will help answer those questions: </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i>Aging in Place: Remodeling Today for
Tomorrow –Your Resources</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carol
Marie DeRienzo, RN, BSN, CAPS, CHM, UDCP, The Nurse Carpenter, president of
Solace RNovations, Inc. (<a href="http://www.solacern.com/">www.solacern.com</a>) Our mission is by using the Eye of
the Carpenter and the Heart of the Nurse, to develop customized solutions for
all ages and abilities that fit your individual needs and preferences to help
you stay in your home more safely and comfortably as long as possible.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428534317409512944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005282166922443849.post-46643505637102020552014-11-10T12:52:00.004-08:002014-11-10T13:10:05.204-08:00Aging in Place Remodeling: Remodeling today for tomorrow- OBSTACLES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember when you first bought your home? Like most people you developed a special relationship with your home since it became your safe zone – a place that not only provided shelter but more importantly a place where you felt connected to family, friends and yourself. It’s a place where you came and went whenever you wanted with no restrictions. Over time your house fit you like your favorite pair of jeans – comfortable, dependable and nonthreatening. </span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately like your jeans that had been washed a thousand times your home may at some point seem like it doesn’t “fit” you anymore. What changed? Well in my case the stairs seemed steeper than before, I’d swear someone lowered my toilet making it harder to use comfortably , and never mind the kitchen cabinets which seemed to have grown a full foot above where they used to be. In reality though what happened is that the house didn’t change at all - I changed. I lived life and that living had some effects. Houses aren’t like pets who will love you no matter how you change. Houses don’t have the capacity like pets to anticipate your needs and change to match them. They are a static structure incapable of making an accessible bathroom appear overnight. </span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What it takes is the right planning, timing and money to make the changes that once again makes you and your house one. This is where the term Aging in Place started. <strong>Aging in Place</strong> is defined by the Center for Disease control as “the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." </span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first step in this process is to honestly assess your current living situation taking into account your health and the four vital functions that are required for you and your house to be in sync:</span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Can you enter/exit your home safely? <br />2. Is the bathroom accessible and useable?<br />3. Is the kitchen accessible and useable?<br />4. If yes to 2 and 3 is it useable by you or with assistance?</span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Expanding on these four items you can delve deeper into what specifically needs to be addressed by asking more questions: </span></o:p><br />
<o:p><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Are you able to enter/exit your home in a safe manner? <br />• Are you able to open doors, turn knobs? <br />• Is there clear passage with enough room to move through the halls? <br />• Can you navigate with ease around the Living Room/Family Room?<br />• Are there slip-able throw rugs on the floors?<br />• Is the flooring smooth and durable and can you distinguish between thresholds and edges? <br />• Can you use your kitchen appliances/sink/faucet? <br />• Reach the plates/glassware? <br />• Is there enough lighting in the home? <br />• Is there a Bathroom and/or a Bedroom on the main floor?<br />• Can you go up/down the stairs and is there a railing on both sides? <br />• Can you get to your bedroom?<br />• Is your closet functional for you to reach your clothing?<br />• Can you get from your bed to the bathroom safely?<br />• Can you use your Bathroom with ease? <br />• Is the toilet high enough? <br />• Can you reach the sink/faucet and medicine cabinet?<br />• Can you use your tub/shower unit?<br />• Are there grab bars in the tub/shower unit?<br />• Is there a grab bar along the wall instead of a towel bar?<br />• Are you able to open/close the windows and/or curtains/shades?<br />• Can you reach the light switches/outlets/thermostats?<br />• Can you call 911 and safely leave your home in an emergency? </span></o:p><br />
<o:p><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you have determined what is making your home uncomfortable to you, you can start to research what options are available to make your home comfortable once again. </span></o:p><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next in the series: <strong>Options to Overcoming the Obstacles</strong> </span></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <br />Carol Marie DeRienzo, RN, BSN, CAPS, CHM, UDCP, The Nurse Carpenter, president of Solace RNovations, Inc. (</span><a href="http://www.solacern.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.solacern.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">) Our mission is by using the Eye of the Carpenter and the Heart of the Nurse, to develop customized solutions for all ages and abilities that fit your individual needs and preferences to help you stay in your home more safely and comfortably as long as possible.</span> </o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14428534317409512944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005282166922443849.post-13835332730335514352013-11-08T09:43:00.001-08:002013-11-08T09:49:03.901-08:00SOLACE RNOVATIONS, INC. PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCHING OF THEIR NEW WEBSITE CREATED BY IVIRTUALSOLUTIONS.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solace
RNovations, Inc. is very proud and excited to welcome you to our new website. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Although our
existing customers will notice our vibrant new look instantly, we would like to
stress that the changes to our Internet site are more than just cosmetic. Our
aim with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.solacern.com/"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.solacern.com</span></span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is to provide a single site from
which you will be able to find the relevant information on all aspects of our
company.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new
website is the final culmination of a brand revitalization effort which Solace RNovations,
Inc. has been developing since last year. The brand makeover, with its distinct
new style, has been designed to reflect the all-encompassing aspects of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Remodeling
Today for Your Tomorrow.</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Solace RNovations, Inc.’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mission is to bring a team of professional,
competent and caring people whose knowledge and expertise come together to
create and implement a variety of solutions that enable people of all ages and
abilities to live in their homes comfortably throughout a lifetime.</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">With the Eye of the
Carpenter and Heart of a Nurse</span></i></b> <span style="line-height: 115%;">we approach the client’s needs with the same in-depth thought
and creativity, whether we are remodeling a kitchen for a young active family,
a whole house for a retiring couple who want one floor living or a bathroom for
someone who has a medical condition or experienced a life changing event.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With either
minor updates to whole house/workspace remodels, we use a hands on approach to
make the process comfortable as possible, enabling you to enjoy your home or
workspace for as long as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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