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Larry is a very active 76-year old man that utilizes a walker but would like his home to be wheelchair accessible.
Goals for handicap home modification:
- Keep 3 bedrooms.
- Main floor laundry.
- Attached garage.
- 2 accessible egresses.
- Whole house wheelchair accessible including the bathroom.
- Move fuse box to main level for accessibility.
Click on ‘Read More’ Below to learn more about Larry’s home modification goals and functional abilities.
Larry has his driver’s license and a modified vehicle, which he travels in independently. Larry is independent with all activities of daily living from chair level including meal preparation.
Larry’s Mobility Skills:
- Ambulates independently with walker.
- Ambulates independently with can.
- Climbs stairs with stand-by assistance-requires handrails.
- Transfers car to stand, sit to stand independently.
- Utilizes a wheelchair for long distances.
Type of House:
- 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch house.
- Several stairs to enter house.
Goals for handicap home modification:
- Keep 3 bedrooms.
- Main floor laundry.
- Attached garage.
- 2 accessible egresses.
- Whole house wheelchair accessible including the bathroom.
- Move fuse box to main level for accessibility.
Below is the proposed design for Larry’s bathroom.
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