Residential Repair & Renovation Services

Residential repair and renovation services are available in some Illinois communities. Residential repair and renovation services include adaptations to homes that can make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing, cooking, and climbing stairs as well as alterations to the physical structure of the home to improve its overall safety and condition.

How It Works

How can Residential Repair and Renovation Services promote independence and prevent accidents? Here are some typical problems and their possible solutions:

Problem: Difficulty getting in and out of the shower

Solution: Install grab bars, shower seals or transfer benches

Problem: Slipping in the tub or shower

Solution: Place non-skid strips or decals in the tub or shower

Problem: Difficulty turning faucet handles

Solution: Replace with lever handles

Problem: Access to homes

Solution: Install ramps

Problem: Inadequate heating or ventilation

Solution: Install insulation and storm windows

Problem: Problems climbing stairs

Solution: Install handrails for support

Contact

To locate Residential Repair and Renovation Services in your community, contact...

• your local Area Agency on Aging; or
• the Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine.

See also publications and Web sites related to this program:

• Publications
• Related Web sites