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Entry #1900, December 3, 2012 Life as a senior citizen is more complicated than many young people realize . Simple day-to-day tasks become much more difficult with age, especially for those who use walkers or wheelchairs to get around in their old age. This effect is most strongly pronounced in the bathroom, which becomes something like an obstacle course for those who don’t have the same physical capabilities they possessed in their younger years. When designing a safe bathroom for seniors, be sure to keep this in mind. What is convenient for you may be a difficult mess for the elderly. Ensure the bathroom is accessible for aging adults Image via: David Wilkes Builders Walk-in showers and bathtubs Walk-in showers and baths are some of the best utilities available for senior bathrooms. Stepping in and out of the bath can be dangerous even for those in their prime years. Losing your balance is very easy, and the slippery surfaces make it even easier to fall over and hurt oneself. This...

Make the bathroom the room in your house you are most proud of. When giving a house guest a tour of your humble abode, make the commode the first stop. Turn your outhouse into the in house. Activated charcoal sucks in odors and acts as a room deodorizer. The air purifying bags —which can last up to two years—prevents mildew and bacteria from growing by removing moisture from the air. $12 . This elevated mat is made of natural bamboo, which helps it dry out more efficiently than a scummy rug or rubbery mat. It feels a lot better than stepping out onto a cold, slippery floor. $40 . To save space, hang your hamper on the back of your bathroom door. The Urban Mom Laundry Nook attaches with stainless steel hooks , is available in five colors, and the cotton canvas material is machine washable, so it won't be haunted with lingering smells from your gnarly gym clothes . $16 . Nothing says class like shaped soaps, but flowers are boring and rubber ducks are played out. Opt for something...

Property Details Ravenscraig Lodge is a unique detached larch -clad house of character, almost 4 years old, well-built to Scottish Building warrant high standards , fully certificated and in a secluded, elevated position enjoying oustandingly beautiful views across Loch Carron to the Applecross Hills beyond. The lodge is tucked into the hillside in approximately 0.37 of an acre of land, well sheltered to the East and West by a variety of indigenous trees and shrubs. A burn runs down the West boundary of the property.  Home Report  plus surveyor valuation  available upon request from House Simple. Fully certificated including  architect's  Certificate. The property benefits from a large open-plan kichen/ lounge/ dining room with raised ceiling and a lovely  inglenook beamed fireplace with a Celtic style woodburning stove and ample room for logs. There is a short passageway leading to the good sized bath/ shower room and 2 double bedrooms. There is ample room for an exten...