Most people associate the mobility problems in older people, but the reality is that everyone at any age can cope with health problems or injuries that affect their ability to move. There are athletes who break a leg or an arm or there are also women in their late pregnancy- all these illustrate the many ways people can cope with walking difficulties. Therefore, accessibility is one of the key concepts of universal design, an important movement in architecture and decoration, which is behind the idea of aging in place .

One important factor to consider when it comes to home decorating and mobility issues is to get a proper floor layout. You can start by using an outdoor rug and a mat. Remember, that these carpets tend to be low, which is great for wheelchairs, crutches or other aids. Outdoor rugs are made from synthetic materials that are manufactured to withstand elements as compared o doormats made of fiber.

Although the ideal design for an aging in place is on the ground floor, some homeowners adapted the use of stairways or elevators. In this case if you have stairs, it should acquire handrails on both sides. You can also increase the transparency of the stairs, by adding contrast strips set on the top and bottom of the stairs and also placing color contrast between treads and risers. Households with multiple stories must have a pre-framed shaft (usually stacking closets above each other) or a scale of at least 4 feet wide, to make room for a chair lift.