Don't be moved by age. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age-in-place, meaning to live at home safely, independently and comfortably.
  
With Universal Design principals, this has become increasingly easy. You can make your house your home-for-life. The changes needed, often simple and small, are cheaper than moving into assisted living facilities.
  
As one of my clients says: "Ain't movin' 'til they take me out in a pine box".  As an NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), here is my advice on what you need to consider if you feel the same way:
 
Installing grab bars in bathroom showers can ensure safety and prevent falls.
 
Home Safety Tips:
 
1) Lighting, more of it and higher quality; color corrected bulbs help.
2) Contrast in surface textures and colors to enable you to distinguish between them.
3) Compact fluorescent bulbs, cooler to the touch and energy efficient
4) Scald prevention plumbing fixtures.
5) Non-slip surface treatments in baths and bath rooms
6) Electronic ignition to replace pilot lights, so you are not kneeling with a match and your reading glasses!