At some point or another in life we will go through a change in our physical abilities, this could be as the result of an injury or illness or even just through the aging process. When our physical needs change, we need to ensure that our home is set up in a way in which we can still perform all of the things around the house that we are used to. There are lots of considerations to make and here is just a few of the ways in which you can alter your home to help you out.
Stairlift
Age and injuries can have a big impact on your ability to climb stairs and if this is the case with you then you should consider installing a stairlift to help you get up and down the stairs. The price of stairlifts have come down dramatically and there are even lots of grants available which you may qualify for which can help towards the costs. Naturally, using a stairlift will mean that it takes a little longer to get upstairs but you will be conserving vital energy and strength which you will need when walking around. Don’t put anymore unnecessary pressure on your knees and joints, get a stairlift put in to do the work for you.
New Bath
Even something as simple as getting in and out of the bath can prove challenging when you are physically inhibited and this is an especially important alteration that you could make in the home to make your life easier. There are a few changes which you can make here, one would be a new bath that has a door on one side, this allows you to get in and out of the shower or bath with ease. Another option is a bath that has been lowered, this means that you won’t have to stretch as much when getting in and out. Bearing in mind that you wash every day, this is an important consideration to make.
Loud Speaker Phone
If you’re hearing has been affected through injury or is worsening as a result of age then something as simple as a loud speaker phone can make your life a lot easier. There are all sorts of important conversations and that you may need to have on the phone and even catching up with family can be a challenge if you can’t hear what they are saying. A loud speaker phone will enable you to hear clearly what people are saying to you and will also free you up to wander about whilst you are speaking.
Toilet Seat
Once again your life can be made harder through injury or age and basic tasks like going to the bathroom can be more difficult. If you are in this position then it is worth purchasing a raised toilet seat, these devices go over the top of the toilet and mean that you don’t have to go as far when you sit down to use the bathroom. There is little more humiliating than not being able to go to the bathroom and this helpful piece of kit will allow you to keep your dignity.