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For Seniors: The Top 5 Upgrades To Help You Live At Home Longer

As a senior, living in our own home makes a huge and positive difference to our quality of life… and with a few simple upgrades, staying at home longer is easier than ever.

Every year, seniors suffer preventable and serious injuries at home simply because the right upgrades weren't made! Making your home safer doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune or worry about getting taken advantage of. With fully-vetted local pros, competitive pricing and in some cases even seniors’ discounts, it’s never been easier to keep your independence.

Here are the top upgrades for seniors and exactly where to find them:

How Over 410,000 Americans Increased Their Property Value In Under 6 Hours* With This Simple Upgrade.

Close-up of a man's hands clearing leaves and debris from a roof gutter.

Falls from ladders lead to over 500,000 injuries per year in the U.S. so gutter guards are a brilliant way to improve your safety! [1] First, you will be surprised by how affordable they are PLUS there is an automatic 10% discount for seniors and military veterans making them even more reasonably priced (often there is an EXTRA 15% discount too!). They can also be professionally installed in as little as 6 hours.

When you get gutter guards installed:

  • They are designed to be low maintenance

  • Lower risk of damage from water overflowing

  • Come with a Lifetime Warranty and No-Clog Guarantee

  • Eliminate climbing the ladder to clean gutters for good

Get a free gutter guard quote by clicking here.

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Walk-in showers can be installed in as little as 1 day and are more affordable than you think

A happy middle-aged woman stands in a new walk-in shower with grab bars, giving a thumbs-up.

Safety-focused walk-in showers can be installed in as little as 1 day and can be more affordable than you think - if you know where to look! Did you know nearly 80% of falls at home occur in the bathroom?[2] So changing your regular tub or shower for a walk-in shower is a great way to stay safer. The key to a great walk-in shower installation and price is finding an expert local contractor you can trust.

Walk-in showers can offer:

  • Non-slip flooring

  • Built-in seating

  • Grab bars

  • Low or zero-step up to get in and out of more easily

If you are interested, you can get a completely free quote from a vetted local contractor.

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These new walk-in tubs help seniors stay independent without breaking the bank

An elderly woman comfortably taking a bath in a walk-in tub with an open door, looking out a window.

Walk-in tubs are another really great choice for safer, more comfortable bathing and can also be completely installed in as little as 1 day, all for a great price. They can include safety features like low-step entry, grab bars, non-slip surfaces and comfy built-in seating.

The most important thing when getting a walk-in tub is working with a contractor you can trust - who will offer a budget-friendly price and do high-quality work that lasts. Find a great local contractor and get a free estimate by clicking below.

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Stairlifts are cheaper than moving. Here’s what you need to know

An elderly woman sitting on a stair lift next to a staircase, with a walker beside her.

One of the hardest parts of aging is losing mobility - things that used to be easy become harder or even impossible - like getting up and down stairs in your home.

Stairlifts give you a safer and easy-to-use device to move between floors, plus there are a ton of options to choose from. Falling down stairs is a major problem for many seniors and stairlifts can give you back your confidence and freedom when getting up or down stairs. [3]

Installing a stairlift helps by:

  • Taking the physical effort out of stair climbing

  • Letting you use of all areas of your house (upstairs and basement)

  • Maintaining your independence in your home

Stairlifts are a very common addition to the home for seniors and you can easily get a free estimate by clicking here

Why do you want a stairlift?

2025 summer installation: here’s what new windows should cost you

Two workers wearing safety glasses and logo t-shirts install a new window in a home, with a third worker looking up from below.

Replacing old, drafty windows can help improve comfort and security in your home, also adding a nice ‘feel’ to the house - they can even improve your mood and vision health. [4] Plus, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through inefficient windows so an upgrade can cut your energy bills! [5]

Updating your windows can mean:

  • More warm, natural light

  • Better insulation so you don’t have to fiddle with the thermostat

  • More security and peace-of-mind

It’s very easy to get a free quote for new windows by clicking here.

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The Bottom Line!

If you are interested in living in your home longer, more safely and with greater independence then the 5 home updates in this article will really help. You can get a free quote for each upgrade by clicking the ‘link’ under each section - it will be a local pre-vetted contractor preparing the quote and there is no obligation at all. We hope you found this article interesting and helpful!

  1. The actual installation time may vary depending on home size, weather conditions, scope of work, etc.
  2. According to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  3. According to the CDC
  4. According to The National Institute For Aging
  5. According to American Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. According to The U.S. Department of Energy