Stair Alternatives - First Floor Living

Stair Alternatives - First Floor Living

Possibilities
•	Convert a den/living room
•	Build an addition

•	Install an accessible bathroom
•	Check for available funding
What to Do with Upstairs
•	Close it off
•	Offer to a caregiver
TIP

TIP

When moving the person to the first floor, use the same furniture, if possible, and arrange the room similarly to the person's previous bedroom. Some care receivers may be upset by the change, especially if he or she is sleeping alone. Consider sleeping nearby for the first few nights (on a cot or other sleeping option) to help orient the person when waking up in the middle of the night. Make sure to leave a bathroom light on low to help the person navigate the new nighttime space.

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Narration:

For adults with mobility impairments, living on one single floor is the best solution. You may be able to convert a first-floor den or living room into a bedroom or even build an addition, depending on your finances. And an accessible bathroom will make daily care much easier.

The second floor can be closed off, if necessary, or used by a caregiver.