5 Home Improvement Gifts for Aging Mothers
Sam Simon
May 9, 2018Up next in Holidays-You-Probably-Forgot-About is Mother’s Day, and if you’re anything like us here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, you’ll be searching for something nice for Mom. After all, how else can you repay the woman who gave you life for, well, everything? It’s a tall task -- one that might seem even harder if your mom is elderly. You might be surprised to hear that a home improvement project is one of the most useful gifts for your aging mom. Here’s a short list of our top choices:
1. Walk-in bathtub.
This is helpful for moms who have trouble climbing in and out of the bathtub. A walk-in tub will lessen her risk of falling, slipping or tripping, and trust us, she’ll definitely thank you for that! More than any other tub, a walk-in will help her maintain her health and independence. With a variety of different styles to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the right fit for your mom.
2. Widened entranceways and doors.
If Mom travels throughout the house in a wheelchair and has found her mobility limited from room to room because of the size of the entranceways, this is a wonderful project option. Widening doors may give Mom access to rooms she otherwise would not be able to move in and out of.
3. Remote-controlled blinds.
If Mom isn’t very mobile or struggles with the fine motor skills required to grip and twist/pull blinds closed, she’ll appreciate a home improvement project that motorizes or automates the process. With remote-controlled blinds, she can close or open them from across the room, without having to get up or reach across couches, end tables and other furniture.
4. Disability ramp. Whether Mom is already wheelchair-bound, or if you just think that day might be coming in the near future, this is one of the best gifts you can give. By increasing the accessibility of her home, you’ll ensure she stays independent as long as possible.
5. Lever-style doorknobs.
Home renovation projects can be timely and costly, but one of the easiest and cheapest ways you can simplify Mom’s home life is by swapping out traditional round doorknobs with lever-style doorknobs.
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Sam Simon
Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.
He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.
Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.
In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.
Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career under the name Sam Zabadneh, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.
Under the direction of majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
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