hinges.

[Guest guest]

Fred electric wheel chair has been appoved and should be here in a few weeks. We were tolded that we should have hinges on the doors that are flat to give us more room and Pam also put in this web site that tell the how to for the bathroom and other rooms with a swing away hinge that will give you more space pass the door . I've been trying to fine either of these two types of hinges , but haven't had any luck so far. Has anyone came across these and if so where? I've tried Homepot and Lowes ( which are the largest hardware that we have) but with no luck. It's either these kinds of hinges to get the space or the door's come off. Thank you for any help

Vera

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Home Modifications Assesment and Solutions Checklist

Click here to download a PDF of this checklistUse these guidelines to identify fall hazards and accessibility issues of the homeowner and family members. The Solutions worksheet can assist in prioritization and implementation of specific home modifications. Underline, or use a highlighter, to note problems and be sure to add any comments that will assist in modifications. If you would like a hard copy of this checklist, please email jenn_clark@...

Exterior Entrances and Exits

Interior Doors, Stairs, and Halls

Bathroom

Kitchen

Living Room, Dining Room, and Bedroom

Laundry

Telephone and Front Door

Storage Space

Windows

Electrical Outlets and Controls

Heat, Air, Light, Security, Water, Temperature, and Carbon Monoxide Controls Exterior Entrances and Exit

Note condition of the walkway and driveway. Check for the existence of curb cuts.

Note the handrail condition on both the right and left sides.

Note the light level on high traffic areas such as the driveway, walkway, and porch.

Check the door threshold height

Note the ability of the homeowner to use the knob, lock and key, mailbox, peephole, and package shelf

Check the door and window locks to see if they work Solutions

Interior Doors, Stairs, and Halls

Note height of door threshold, knob & hinge types; clear width door opening; direction that door swings

Note presence of floor level changes

Note hall width, adequate for walker/WC

Note stair flight run- straight, curved

Note stair rails- condition, right/left side

Note low light level, clutter hazards

Note floor surface texture, contrast Solutions

Bathroom

Able to manage basin/tub faucets, shower control and drain plugs?

Are hot water pipes covered?

Appropriate mirror height, sit and stand?

Able to reach shelf above/below basin?

Able to step in/out of the bath/shower?

Able to use bath bench in tub/shower?

Note toilet height; able to reach paper; flush; come from sit to stand posture

Space available for caregiver to assist? Solutions

Kitchen

Note overall light level, task lighting

Note sink and counter heights

Note wall/floor storage shelf heights

Are under sink hot water pipes covered?

Note lack of under counter knee space

Note lack of near-by surface to rest hot foods on when removed from oven?

Note stove control location (rear/front) Solutions

Living Room, Dining Room, and Bedroom

Chair/sofa/bed heights allow sit/stand?

Rugs lack non-slip pad or rug tape?

Chair available with arm rests?

Able to turn on light, radio, TV, place a phone call from bed/ chair/ sofa? Solutions

Laundry

Able to hand wash/ hang clothes to dry?

Able to access automatic washer/dryer? Solutions

Telephone and Front Door

Phone jack location near bed/sofa/chair?

Able to get to phone, dial, hear caller?

Able to identify visitors, hear doorbell?

Able to reach and empty mailbox?

Wears neck/wrist device to obtain emergency help? Solutions

Storage Space

Able to reach closet rods/hooks; open bureau drawers?

Absence of light inside closet? Solutions

Windows

Opening mechanism at 42 in. from floor?

Lock accessible, easy-to-operate?

Sill height above floor level? Solutions

Electrical Outlets and Controls

Insufficient outlets?

Outlet height, wall locations?

Low vision/sound warnings?

Extension cord hazard? Heat, Air, Light, Security, Water, Temperature, and Carbon Monoxide Controls

Lack of smoke/CO2 detectors; fire extinguisher?

Thermometer displays easily readable?

Accessible environmental controls?

Pressure balance valve available?

Note rooms where poor light level exists

Able to open windows; slide patio doors?

Able to open drapes or curtains? Solutions

Solutions

Exterior Entrances and Exits

Install stair rails on both sides

Install door lever-type handles; double-bolt lock

Install beveled, no step, no trip threshold

Remove screen/storm door if needed

Create surface to place packages when opening door

Install peephole on exterior door

Repair holes, uneven joints on walkway

Provide non-slip finish to walkway surface

Add ramp

Increase lighting at entry area Back to Top

Interior Doors, Stairs, and Halls

Create clear pathways between rooms

Apply color contrast/texture change at top/bottom stair edges

Install door lever handle

Install 'swing-clear' hinges to widen doorway, minimum width- 32 inches

Install beveled thresholds (max 1/2 in.)

Replace/ add non-slip surface on steps

Repair/install stair handrails on both sides Back to Top

Bathroom

Install 'swing-away' hinge to widen clear door space (min 32in.)

Install secure wall reinforcement and place grab bars at toilet, bath and shower

Install adjustable-height shower head

Install non-slip strips in bath/shower

Secure floor bathmat with non-slip, double-sided rug tape

Elevate toilet height by adding portable seat or raising toilet base on a pedestal

Adapt flush handle or install flush sensor

Adapt or relocate toilet paper dispenser

Round counter corners to provide safety

Insulate hot water pipes if exposed

Create sitting knee clearance at basin by removing vanity door/shelves underneath

Install mirror for sitting/standing view

Install good-quality non-glare lighting

Install shower with no threshold if bathing abilities are severely limited