Top home modifications needed for the disabled
Top home modifications needed for the disabled
Home modifications are often the most cost-effective and efficient way to keep those with physical disabilities in their own homes. This article will teach you some of the most important home modifications that can be done, from replacing worn out shower heads to installing grab bars in bathrooms and walkways. These simple adjustments can improve the quality of life of both yourself and your loved ones with disabilities, as well as reduce your overall health care costs due to in-home accidents and injuries.
Handrails
If you have a home or business chances are you know someone that needs limited mobility support. So it is crucial that you invest in a good set of handrails. Handrails help people maintain balance and not slip down stairs as well as any other incline. In doing so they allow them to move around independently and confidently.
New door handles
Getting in and out of a traditional door is difficult for someone with limited mobility. There are many solutions out there, but one of my favorites is simply installing a lever handle to your existing doors. These are relatively inexpensive (around $10-$20) and you can install them yourself very easily. It might not be a perfect solution, but it makes daily living with arthritis and other disabilities much easier.
Floor mats
If you have someone in your home who has limited mobility, having a good floor mat to protect their knees and back from injury is a must. Instead of spending hundreds on custom mats, you can simply purchase flexible rubber mats from your local hardware store. Installing carpet in larger areas or hazardous locations is going to be much more beneficial though because it's a longer term solution.
Grab bars in bathroom
Grab bars are a common fixture in bathrooms of older homes. This is to help people with limited mobility maintain balance when getting into and out of a bathtub or shower. These days, they’re available in many different colors and materials, making them easy to integrate into any bathroom’s design.
Walk-in tubs
A bathtub with a walk-in entrance allows those with disabilities to bathe independently. Walk-in tubs include a built-in seat and handrail, which allow users to safely enter and exit without assistance. When planning to install a walk-in tub, it’s important to make sure your bathroom is large enough; some models are deeper than traditional tubs. Adding grab bars within reach of the bathtub is also helpful for additional safety precautions.
We can modify your home
If you need help with a job around your home, but find it difficult to get up and down steps or just generally move around your house, then we can help. Our handyman service will allow us to perform all of those hard-to-reach tasks at an affordable price. We’ll make sure any work is completed safely, so you don’t have to worry about accidents on top of everything else. Let our professional contractors take care of what needs doing so you can go back to enjoying life again!