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Making Your Home Safe: Accommodations So You Can Remain In Your Home While Struggling With Mobility
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Whether you are getting older and just can't get around like you used to, or you were in an accident and you are now disabled, figuring out how to stay safe at home is important. When mobility is a factor, you may have trouble getting up and down stairs or moving from one room to another. There are a number of ways you can make your home more accessible, and continue to take care of your own needs as long as possible. When your goal is to remain at home for as long as possible, you'll need to make some changes to make your home easier for you to navigate.
Grab Bars are Important
Grab bars are an excellent way to steady yourself. Whether you need a little help on a step up through a doorway, or you can't get into the bathtub without help, grab bars in the right spots throughout your home can make a big difference in your overall safety. You can install grab bars to help you get off and on the toilet, to get out of bed, and even to get out of your chair after you are done watching television.
When You Have a Second Floor
Stairlifts are an excellent accommodation when your home has a second floor. They are a safe option to get you from one floor to another, without taking the risk of falling down the stairs by trying to walk them. If your injuries are permanent and you expect to be in your home for years, a stair lift is a wise investment.
Making Changes in Your Bathroom
One of the more difficult challenges of losing your mobility is having the freedom to take care of all of your needs in the bathroom. If you are able to step into the shower, make sure that you have a shower chair inside just in case you need to take a break. If you can't step into the shower safely, you may need to do more extensive renovations to your bathroom to allow you to roll into the shower in a wheelchair. In addition, make sure that you get a toilet that is handicap height, and use bars to steady yourself as you get up and down.
When you need to make your home safe, consider what your budget is to make necessary changes, and contact a medical supply store to see what you need to get the job done.
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