Easy Changes To Make Your Home More Accessible

As you get older, it’s natural to find you’ve started to slow down, and tasks that used to be easy

are now more of a challenge than they once were. I have to pop on my glasses and wander over

to the window to add light to enable reading the smaller printing on packages and things.

I have to sit down now to tie up my shoe laces. These little things can be frustrating and upsetting,

but there are some easy changes that you can make around your home that can make it

more accessible,

without feeling like you’re living on a retirement ward. 

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Adjustable Beds

A good night’s sleep is an essential part of your health and the right bed can help you achieve that.

 If you find getting in and out of bed is the most tiring part of your day, you could

try an adjustable bed. The bed can be raised or lowered to help you get into the ideal

position to swing your legs on or off the mattress with minimal difficulty. You can also

adjust them to help you find a comfortable sleeping position with a bad back. 

Recliner Chairs

Make sure you’re using a chair that encourages correct posture. The ideal chair has a high

back that supports your shoulders, back and neck. You should find your spine naturally stays

in a comfortable, neutral position without sleeping. Choose a chair that is a good height for

getting out of. Make sure it has arms, as this helps for pushing up to get out of the chair

without falling. I love my recliner chair, especially for my afternoon Nana Nap as well as for

sleeping in when I am having issues with my asthma, much easier to breath sitting

upright.

A recliner can be adjusted to suit your posture needs, without adding more pressure onto

painful areas. You can move the chair around to find the ideal position for your weight and

comfort needs too. You can even find sofas from the right mobility furniture company that

are adjustable too to add even more comfort to your living room without compromising on

style. 

Non-Slip Flooring

If you’re concerned about slips, trips or falls, think about the kind of flooring you have in your

home. Entrances can be the worst for accidents, so make sure flooring in entry ways is non-slip.

You can add scuffed surfaces to improve the grip for walking. 

Make sure any steps have a rail at a comfortable height for support as you move in

and out of your home. 

Age Proof The Kitchen

Make sure your kitchen is easy to use. Choose appliances with large, easy to read displays

to avoid mistakes and confusion. Cutlery and dishware with chunky handles is easier to grab

and grip if you’re finding that your hands aren’t as steady as they used to be. 

Add a high stool to sit on while you cook or prepare food, so you’re not getting tired out

standing at the counter or the oven. Make sure any hot water pipes are well insulated to

avoid burns in case of falls. 

Safe Bathrooms

The bathroom is a common place for household accidents, but you can make it safer.

Add non-slip flooring to the bathroom and any en-suites. A non-skid bath matt in the tub or

shower can also help prevent slipping. Add a handle to the edge of the bath to help you get

in and out without incident. 

A few small changes can make your home much easier and safer to enjoy, even in

your twilight years. 

This is a collaborative post.