Naturally we would all like to stay fit, healthy and a the peak of our physical powers forever but unfortunately this cannot be the case. Physical injury and aging means that there will come a time when we can no longer do the things that we once could and even basic tasks around the home become difficult. When this time comes, it is important that we adapt our homes in order to ensure that our lives are made as easy as possible. There are lots of options when it comes to ways in which you can make your home more suitable to live in and here are a few for you to consider.
Bath
Basic daily tasks such as taking a bath can become far more difficult if your mobility is poor and you can remedy this by installing a new bath. You could get a get a walk in bath fitted which will allow you to easily get in and out of the bath tub through an opening door on the side. Alternatively you could have a lower bath put in which would also make it far easier to get in and out.
Shower Stool
Installing a stool in your shower will also make bathing far easier, this way you don’t have to put pressure on your legs as you take a shower. There are lots of different heights for you to choose from depending on your preference and you can simply sit and wash yourself without any undue stress on your body.
Stairlift
Getting up and down the stairs when your mobility is poor can be incredibly difficult and installing a stairlift can really help in your day to day life. The costs of stairlifts have reduced dramatically and there are also lots of different types of grants available which can help towards paying for a stairlift. With a stairlift you will find getting up and down stairs a little slower but it will help you to conserve your energy and strength for getting around.
Bone Friendly Chair
Many of us spend much of our time sitting and chatting or sitting down watching television, to help you and your mobility then it is worth investing in a chair that will provide you with the support that your body requires. There are lots of settees and chairs that have been ergonomically designed to fully support your posture and put pressure on the correct areas as well as taking pressure away from other areas that cause pain.
Loud Speaker Phone
Not being able to hear clearly can be a very frustrating thing and this is especially troubling when you need to speak on the phone. Fortunately there are loud speaker telephones that you can buy which will play the telephone conversation over speakers around the home. Using a phone like this means that you can not only walk around whilst you chat, but also that you will be able to clearly hear what the other person is saying.
