Home is where we should feel safe, but individuals with mobility concerns need to be consciously aware of everyday things around their home that can pose a danger. From rugs to stairs to bathroom safety, there are small modifications you can make that won’t break the bank and ensure you or a loved one can safely stay at home despite temporary or permanent mobility concerns.
Living Room Modifications
In common areas, like the living room or family room, consider setting any lamps or major light fixtures on timers, or install voice-activated light switches. Difficult-to-reach switches can create falling or tripping hazards for senior citizens or those with limited mobility. Also, remove any runner rugs or area rugs that can be tripping hazards or ensure they have non-slip pads underneath.
Bedroom Modifications
Getting into a high bed with limited mobility can be dangerous. Instead of shopping around for a lower bed frame, consider adding a Bed Assist Rail to your mattress. These mobility tools provide leverage and assistance for those who need some extra help getting into or out of bed. They’re also useful for getting comfortable in bed and changing sleeping positions.
Kitchen Modifications
One of the best kitchen modifications you can make for someone with limited mobility is making items more accessible and easy to reach. Keep everyday items like cookware, silverware and spices in lower cabinets that can be easily reached from a wheelchair or without needing to stretch.
Outfit lower cabinets with full-extension slide shelving or Lazy Susans to make pots and pans easier to find and put away.
Bathroom Modifications
Bathrooms can be dangerous places for those with limited mobility. Between slipping get into or out of the shower, and high or low toilet seats, creating an accessible bathroom can protect you or a loved one from serious injury.
One of the most preventable injuries occurs when those with mobility issues get into or out of the bathtub. A walk-in tub can help prevent these injuries.
Right Now Mobility can help you select the right walk-in tub for your needs. We offer a full line of inward and outward swing doors from Ella’s Bubbles that offer both air and water jets for your therapeutic needs. We will work with you to find the tub that will fit in your bathroom and your budget.
Install grab handles and rails near the toilet and bathtub or shower to give extra support and stability on slippery floors. If the toilet seat is too low, consider installing a raised seat so one will not need to bend as much to sit comfortably.
Multi-Level Home Modifications
If limited mobility is keeping you or a loved one from accessing the upper and lower levels of a home, it may be time to install a stairlift that can safely move someone between levels of the home without risk of injury.
Here at Right Now Mobility, we know the importance of having freedom in mobility to help those with mobility have full and easy access to all levels of their homes. We offer a wide variety of stairlifts, including ones designed for curved staircases, to fit everyone’s lifestyle, needs and budget.
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