New home aging in place planning should account for potential future needs. A prime example: design of doorways and hallways.
Wider doorways and hallways make manipulation of a walker or wheelchair possible.
The minimum width of a doorway for wheelchair
access is 32 inches. The ideal is 36 inches.
Wider doorways also make it easier to move furniture in and out of rooms. And hallways should be no less than 36 to 42 inches wide for improved mobility. If you are including a larger bathroom in your design, keep in mind that the optimum wheelchair turning radius is 60 inches.
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