Senior Living
Make tasks easier around the home
We all want to stay in our own homes for as long as possible. It’s a big part of retaining our independence. But sometimes, as we get older, it can be harder to manage, perhaps because of health problems, disability or bereavement. The good news is that by making some simple changes to our homes and the way we live in them, we can stay independent for longer. There are many different types of equipment and adaptations available, depending on what you may need help with.
Examples of home adaptations include: Access to your home
A ramp or hand rails for the front door
Outdoor lights for better visibility
Moving around your home A stair lift
Grab rails or a second bannister
Repositioning or widening doors for wheelchair access.
Bathing A shower seat or bath lift A walk-in bath
Using the kitchen A kettle tipper
Cupboards with pull-out shelves for easy access
A one-handed chopping board
A wheelchair accessible sink
For safety Personal alarm Pressure sensors
Gas and carbon monoxide detectors
Editorial courtesy of Age UK (
www.ageuk.org.uk)
Chairlift Images; courtesy of Stairliftstoday Mid Kent Living 39
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