As you age, the daily tasks that were once easy are now more challenging. You are being urged by your children to downsize and live in an apartment at a senior living facility. But that is not what you want. You want to call home your home and you should keep it that way.
There are many devices available today that can make the process of aging safer and easier for seniors. These devices can also improve mobility in the house. One such device is the stairlift. Acorn StairliftsOrlando, Fla.
Stairlifts are available in straight and curved configurations. They can also be used for outdoor patios and front steps.
Here are some ways to improve mobility and safety in your home if you are unable to stand or are at risk of falling.
* Reduce clutter and move tripping hazards, like stacks of books, off the floor.
* If you live with cats, put collars with bells on them so you always know where they are. Pets can also be a danger to your safety.
* Consider using a cane. Canes today come in beautiful colors and patterns. They will help you maintain your balance while you walk around the house.
* Invest in a grabber pole so you can reach cans and bags of food and other items stored on high shelves without using a stepladder.
Gloria Clark was so pained by her back and legs that she had to use her feet to climb up the stairs. A stairlift was the solution. “made all the difference in the world.”Charles and Nancy Spear also say that their stairlift has been a lifesaver. “home feel like it’s ‘ours’ again.”
The original stairlifts were cumbersome and difficult to use. Today’s models are sleeker and can be folded up when not in use. Acorn’s latest models use two small 12-volt batteries beneath the seat, or regular household current. Lifts are fitted with sensors around the perimeter that stop the lift from being stopped by a falling object or foot.
Learn more about how a Stairlift can simplify your life. www.acornstairlifts.com.
