Putting on a deck, need steps and ???

[NWMNMom]

So we decided to put a deck on one end this year - it will be 16x10 composit (ChoiceDeck) with steps off the left side as thats where our shower has been installed. We are in the country - WAY away from other houses so security is not a big issue. My in laws are elderly and its just more difficult to climb up and down a ladder so a deck with drop in steps and what else should we consider when putting the deck on? We decided on our deck design and bought all that on Friday. But wondering what else should be added or changed when having that on there?

We decided not to go with wedding cake style steps but from there, I guess the only other consideration is good flow through and steps that don't go too terribly far out into the pool while still being stable, easy to install/remove and cost efficient. Where is the best place to get them?

What else? Do the people with decks attached to AGPs find its easier to have storage boxes or shelves on the deck? Benches or other seating options? Maintenance tools on the deck or somewhere else?