Home Modifications

If you are dealing with mobility and balance issues after your stroke, modifications around your house can ensure your return is comfortable.

A mature man is sitting in a wheelchair outside on a home porch surrounded by trees.

The Bathroom

For many survivors, a few bathroom modifications can significantly reduce the difficulty, effort or risk associated with personal care activities. In many cases, these changes require an investment of only a few hundred dollars and the skills of a handyperson. Although there are many modifications possible, at various levels of complexity, it is seldom necessary to do a major remodel. 

A man in a wheelchair is at the sink in his bathroom.
A young family is sitting on a bed next to a wheelchair.

The Bedroom

The bedroom may pose challenges. Use these tips to modify the room to match your abilities. 

Starting a Kitchen Remodel

Major improvements in independence are possible and a range of needs can be accommodated with a modified kitchen. For example, a dishwasher mounted on a pedestal base is easier to load and unload.  

A casually-dressed man is constructing a cabinet in a kitchen.
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