Aging is an inevitable part of life and many people wonder how they can make their home safer for aging parents. While there are a number of improvements you can choose to make in your home or their own, there are a few critical things to consider depending on the current layout and age of your house. At Mobility Toys, we can help improve the accessibility of any home in the greater Rancho Cucamunga, California area and our online store also ships mobility products nationwide.
Here are 3 ways you can make your home safer for elderly or aging parents.
Install Ramps or Threshold Barriers in Older Homes
Ramps and threshold barriers are one of the easiest things you can install to improve the overall accessibility of your home. Particularly in older houses where many floors may be uneven, threshold barriers and ramps can eliminate those often hidden changes in the floor and help eliminate the possibility of trips and falls.
Add More Lighting
It’s not secret that as we get older our eyesight can often become problematic. To make any home safer for the elderly, adding more lighting can help increase the visibility in any room. If your aging parents are technologically savvy, you might also consider installing some smart lighting systems that allow your parents to turn the lights on and off using their cell phone.
Consider a Power Lift Chair, Recliner, or Bed
Depending on the mobility of your aging parents you might also consider purchasing a power lift chair, recliner, or bed to help assist in getting and up and down from a seated position, increasing independence and overall comfort.
For more information about mobility products in Southern California, visit mobilitytoys.com to shop around or give us a call at 888-466-1650 to speak with an accessibility expert today!