Nobody wants to get older. But it’s something that we will all have to deal with. As we slow down we prefer to take things a little easier! It doesn’t hurt to make getting around the home a little simpler and more comfortable.
There are a few adaptations that you can make to your home to prepare for old age which will make your life easier in the long run. As a leading provider of stairlifts, we know how important it is to be able to keep your independence, especially in your own home.
We’ve put together a short list of adaptations to your home which can help you prepare for your golden years in complete comfort. Let’s take a look!
Remove Any Trip Hazards
Even though we may not realise it ourselves, items such as rugs or bath mats can potentially be a trip hazard for any age. They may be used to stop slips and trips, but they themselves can cause some pretty nasty accidents, which older people may take longer to recover from.
If you still want to have these items in your home, it’s important to make sure that they are secured to the floor to prevent any trips or falls.
Light Up Your Home
One great way to help you navigate your home is to have adequate lighting installed. This will allow you to see where you are going and to avoid any hazards that you may not be able to see without lighting.
You could even install motion sensor or remote controlled lighting systems so you don’t have to bother remembering to turn the light on or off!
Invest in a New Bed
As we grow older, our comfort levels change. This may mean that your trusty old bed is no longer comfy enough for you.
Investing in a new, adjustable bed is a great idea to cover all bases when it comes to being comfortable. You will be able to adjust the bed to your comfort level as well as making sure you are fully supported while you are asleep.
Think About a Stairlift
You may start to feel that navigating the stairs is becoming increasingly more difficult to do, whether this is because you get out of breath more easily or you are simply struggling to climb the stairs altogether.
Installing a stairlift is a great way to safely move between floors in your home and with the variety of different stairlift options available, such as the curved stairlift for staircases with corners, there will be a stairlift solution for you.
There’s no need to move your bedroom downstairs just yet!
It’s important to be able to live comfortably no matter what age you are, but old age can make you start to feel helpless and fragile. This doesn’t need to be the case and using some of the tips that we have outlined in this post will enable to live a more independent life for longer.
Not only will you be able to stay independent, but it will put your families mind at ease too; you will be safe and comfortable and they won’t have to worry as much!
If you would like more information how UK Stairlifts can help you get the most out of your home in old age, don’t hesitate to contact us on 0800 046 3438 and we will be more than happy to help you.