A few small changes can reduce the risk of falls and ensure your home remains comfortable and safe as you get older, allowing you to live independently in your own home for longer.
Some areas to consider include:
Trip hazards: Remove loose rugs or install non-slip mats. Clear clutter in walkways, and secure loose cables or wires to minimise the risk of tripping and falling.
Lighting: Install bright lighting throughout your home and consider motion-sensor lights for visibility at night.
Handrails: Handrails on staircases provide stability and support.
Bathroom Safety: Bathrooms can be particularly hazardous areas. Ways to improve bathroom safety include non-slip flooring or mats, shower chairs, raised toilets, walk-in showers and hand-held showers. Grab rails near the toilet, shower and bathtub can assist with balance.
Accessibility: Ramps can eliminate the need for stairs. You could also consider widening doorways to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers.
Our skilled maintenance team can help with home modifications and we have Occupational Therapists on staff to make the process easier. Call us on 07 5494 6948 to find out more.
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