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Kitchen
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In General

In the kitchen check water temperature, rugs and mats, lighting, small electrical appliances, and storage areas.

  • Faucet handles that operate easily with a push.
  • No scatter rugs.
  • Table at a good height with room to move safely around it.
  • Countertops at a good height.
  • Rounded edges on kitchen counter tops.

See also: Personal Tips -- Nutrition

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
Select their "Safety Checklist and Assessment Instrument" and then click on "The Do-Able Renewable Home."


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Last updated November 18, 2003.

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