Ease of Use Idea # 13 Lever Handles
Lucky Lever Handles (since we’re on idea 13 of course). Here’s a test - put on a really heavy pair of gloves and try to open the door with a knob handle...or carry a very large box and try to get in to door with a knob handle...this will give you an idea of what it may be like for someone with arthritis or limited upper body mobility.
There has to be a better way - an “easier” way - and a not too costly way. Here is an assistive device that attaches to existing knobs (say you are renting and don’t have the ability to change out the door hardware - this might work for you):
Or, if you can change out the hardware - Enter the lever handle...
Here is an exterior door (with added security of code entry for the deadbolt if there will be multiple caregivers entering a home).
Here is an interior door.
Here is an interior door with a bit of a flair. (the small object at the hinge is a door stop that is attached at the hinge pin to keep the door from hitting the wall).
Now, I will say that Adventure in Building recently had a client with a very specific challenge - a home with very smart cats (like this one):
In that case - there are some decisions that will need to be made...but that’s a subject for another blog.
