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BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
As about 10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day, many want to spend their
golden years in their own homes.
With that comes the need to mitigate mobility issues, such as installing a stairlift
or a walk-in tub to avoid falls, all of which requires some atypical renovations.
“Everyone wants to stay at home if possible and be comfortable at home as
they age,” says Dr. Lucy Macina, attending physician at NYU Winthrop Hospital
in Mineola in the division of geriatrics. “But it takes a bit of planning and making
environmental changes.”
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AGING AT HOME THESE HIGH- AND LOW-TECH TIPS MAKE AGING AT HOME EASIER FOR EVERYONE
Bright colors, plenty of natural light, and extra lighting are among the design suggestions the pros give for those retiring at home. (Getty Images)
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