If you suffer from mobility problems as you get older then you may find that your home is no longer as easy for you to get around as it once was, especially if you have stairs, steps or a steep garden/driveway. There are a number of home improvements you can make though that will increase the mobility access of your home, and this means you will not have to move out of your house when the stairs or steps get too much for you.

Seating

There are a number of manufacturers who make specialist chairs that can assist mobility impaired people to sit down and get up easily in their own homes, and these include electronically assisted chairs that will gently lift you up to a half standing position, which is ideal for those people with weakness in the hips, legs or arms, who find it difficult to lift themselves up from regular chairs. There are also a number of chairs available with additional lumbar support for those people suffering from back problems, which can be much more comfortable than more traditional seating in the home such as low, soft sofas and armchairs.

Trip Hazards

If you use a walking stick and are unsteady on your feet then you will need to look throughout your home and remove any potential trip hazards. This includes slippery, loose or uneven flooring, trailing cables, obstructive furniture and clutter on the floor (magazines, shoes, clothing etc). Make sure you have adequate lighting along corridors and anywhere there are changes in the surface levels, especially steps and stairs.

Stairs

If you have mobility problems than stairs can be a real challenge, as not only can they be difficult to walk up, but they can also be dangerous for you to walk down, with a high risk of slipping or falling and causing yourself serious injury. Therefore you should consider having a stairlift installed, which are designed with a simple rail system. With a stairlift you sit comfortable in the seat provided, and when you activate the stairlift the chair will move gently along the fitted rails taking you up and down the stairs. You can get both straight and Curved Stairlifts, so even if you have a quarter or half landing in your home you will still be able to benefit from this useful piece of equipment.

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