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[quote=Anonymous] My parents (early-mid 70's at the time) moved to Fl near me to a one story no stairs house (like the majority of them are in my area). It has been the BEST thing-here we are 5 yrs later and my Dad is very physically handicapped. But they're already settled and don't have to move. They would have been forced to move from the old house due to accessibility reasons. Of course, everyone can't do a huge move to a one story. If they plan to stay, they need to make sure they have a way to access the exterior (i.e. get out the door and to the car safely, maybe a ramp) and be able to access the bathroom (perhaps constructing one on the first floor). I see how much Dad is able to do because the house is all one level and no stairs-it's nearly barrier free. Oh also-consider your flooring. Maybe run all lvp or something like that, not have a bunch of different floors and thresholds (trip hazards).[/quote]
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