9 Home Improvements For Your Aging Parents

9 Home Improvements For Your Aging Parents

If your parents are getting up there in years, you may have had the discussion about whether it's better for them to stay put or go to an assisted living facility. It's a pretty safe bet that your parents prefer to stay in their home: According to a 2011 AARP research report, almost 90 percent of people over age 65 would rather remain at home as long as they're able, and 80 percent of older Americans have firm plans to stay put.

Fortunately, there's no shortage of home renovation projects that can help your mother or father stay at home. Here's a look at some of them, starting with the more pie-in-the-sky improvements and moving down the list in cost.

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