Steps for disabled people make homes safer. They can enable your elderly relatives to live an independent life for longer. If your elderly mother or father lives alone, you will be worried for their wellbeing. There are many danger areas in the home and one of these is right outside the front door. The front door of any home will be raised off the ground to stop rain water coming in. What this means is that a step of some type will be in place. Old concrete steps can be slippery and dangerous, especially when there is more than one leading up to the front door.
If your elderly relative is finding it difficult to get in and out of their home by themselves it can be a worrying time for you. You might think that finding a new home for them is the best option, but moving can be upsetting. Instead you should turn your attentions to steps for disabled people available from local DDA compliant suppliers. Below is a look at the different types of steps available.
Half Steps for Disabled People
Half steps for the disable fit over your existing front door step. The step is wide, slip-proof, and will ensure minimum movement of the knees is involved in getting on to the step itself. As mobility gets worse in old age, the knees often give problems. Having to bend knees to get up steep steps can be a nightmare. A simple half step will solve your problems. Wide enough for a walking frame, a half step will allow you elderly relative to get in and out of their front door with ease. Some steps are available with handrails too. These are ideal if your relative does not use a frame but uses a walking stick.
Caravan Steps for Disabled People
Caravanning holidays are a staple in the UK. They are fun for the whole family at a price you can afford. This fun will come to an end if you can no longer bring your elderly mother or father with you due to the step up to your caravan. Traditional caravan steps are hard enough for the able-bodied person to contend with. They can prove slippery when it rains and they really are a recipe for disaster.
Caravan steps for the disabled can replace your existing steps. They are available with handrails, and they can be folded up and stored inside your van when not in use. Specially adapted caravan steps will be wider and shallower. Instead of having two steep steps to get up to the door of your van you will have three or four shallow ones. Caravan steps for the disabled are a great idea. Combine them with grab rails by the side of your caravan door and you can start enjoying family caravanning holidays once again. These are just two different types of steps available for the disabled. Step stools are also a great aid for your home, and once again can be purchased from your local DDA compliant supplier.