Here is a list of some challenges that many people face with possible solutions that use universal design features. You can get more details about each feature by clicking on the links. Limited Reach Lower shelves three inches from standard height or install pull-down shelving in the kitchen and in closets and other storage areas for easier access. Look for side-swing oven doors and cooktops with easy to reach controls that are easy to access and reduce the possibility of burns. Install a hand-held shower head vertically mounted with a sliding bar.
Place peepholes in the front door at the right height.
Use adjustable height closet rods to put your clothes at reach. Include pull-out drawers, bins, and baskets and other organizing devices in closets and kitchens. Raise electrical outlets to 27 inches above the floor. Replace your old stove with a cooktop stove with level burners to ease transferring between burners. Install the dishwasher 8 inches higher to reduce bending.