Is there a difference between barrier-free renovation and aging-friendly renovation?

Is there a difference between barrier-free renovation and aging-friendly renovation? The answer is yes.

Age-appropriate renovation includes barrier-free renovation. Aging-appropriate renovation mainly starts from the renovation of residential building hardware, furniture and home decoration renovation, adaptation of rehabilitation assistive devices and intelligent elderly assistance services. Through renovation, good people can be created. Living atmosphere and improve the happiness index of the elderly.

Poly Hepin bathroom aging-friendly renovation

As for the cost of aging-friendly renovation, it should be determined based on the actual situation and the specific renovation project. In July 2020, nine ministries and commissions including the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the National Health Commission, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, the State Council Poverty Alleviation Office, the China Disabled Persons' Federation, and the National Office on Aging jointly issued the "On Accelerating the Implementation of Guiding Opinions on Aging-friendly Renovation Projects for the Elderly's Homes"

/Recommended List of Aging-friendly Renovation Projects for the Elderly's Homes and Configuration of Elderly Supplies/

Aging-friendly Renovation List

A list of recommended home aging-friendly renovation projects is listed, covering 30 renovation items in seven categories: floors, doors, bedrooms, toilet and bathing equipment, kitchen equipment, physical environment and configuration of elderly products.

Among the 7 basic projects, the ground renovation requires anti-slip treatment and height difference treatment in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and other areas. Lay anti-skid bricks or anti-skid floor glue to prevent the elderly from slipping and improve safety; at the same time, lay cement ramps or add movable ramps made of rubber or other materials to ensure that the road surface is smooth and free of height differences, making it easier for wheelchairs to enter and exit.

Bedroom renovation requires the installation of bedside guardrails (grab bars) to assist the elderly to get up, get in and out of bed, prevent them from rolling out of bed, and ensure the safety of the elderly during sleep and activities.

Poly Hepin Bedroom Aging Renovation

The renovation of toilet and bathing equipment requires the installation of handrails in the toilet area or bathing area to assist the elderly to get up, stand, turn around and sit down. At the same time, shower chairs are required to assist the elderly in bathing and avoid slipping.

The above is an introduction to barrier-free renovation and aging-friendly renovation. The space is limited and I will not go into details. I hope you will adopt it~