How to adapt the home for a senior loved one?
If you have a senior loved one living with you, it is important to adapt the home to suit their needs. Even seemingly harmless things, like rugs and raised doorsteps can pose a threat to seniors, especially those with mobility issues. However, you can significantly reduce the risk of injuries by making these adjustments to your home.
There are many benefits to adjusting your house rather than moving into another one.
* A familiar environment can be hugely comforting to a senior. In addition, it saves you the hassle of moving to a new property.
* Adapting your current house is more cost-effective than moving to a new house. Compare installing a stair lift to buying a new property.
* It is unlikely to find a house with the necessary adjustments already in place for your senior loved one. It is better to make your existing property safe and comfortable with various senior aids rather than hunting for a new house to suit your needs.
Install a stairlift and bath lift
A stair lift can easily make your home safer for an elderly parent. Many accidents with seniors occur on the stairs. A stairlift can prevent accidents and allow your loved one to move around the house freely and independently.
Stair lifts and through-floor lifts are the two type of lifts that are most popular for people who need help going up and down the stairs.
Bath lifts can help prevent the hazard and discomfort of getting into and out of the tub, ensuring a safe and relaxing bathing experience.
Get rid of tripping hazards
Remove rugs, chords wires or any other tripping hazards that may become a reason for the senior to trip and fall. Fix or remove any loose carpets or rugs. Declutter hallways, passages etc. Place non-slip shower and bath mats and install grab bars to prevent accidents in bathrooms.
Handrails
Fitting handrails can help your senior loved one move around the house comfortably, with additional support, avoiding hazardous slips and falls. Handrails are especially useful in the bathroom and the bedroom as they make it easier to get in and out of showers, baths and beds.
Install ramps
If your loved one can’t climb steps in your home or garden safely, replace them with ramps if your relative uses a wheelchair. Ramps make it easier to move between house levels.
Automatic lights
For a senior, finding light switches in the dark can be difficult, especially in a new environment. Automatic lights make it safer for your senior loved one to move around at night. Automatic lights can be particularly useful in spaces like the hallway and bathroom.
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