Disabled people equipment can be as simple as a gadget to help you open a tin to as complex as a stair lift to allow you to use both storeys of your house. Even simple equipment can make a huge difference to someone who wishes to carry on living independently. With the right equipment such as disabled steps and ramps, you can carry on living in your own home without the need for someone to look after you around the clock.
Disabled People Equipment : What’s Available
As we said above, disabled people equipment can be simple or it can be complex. Let’s start in the kitchen, one of the most dangerous rooms of the home where accidents occur. Here you should invest in two handled cups, a kettle tipper, and slip-resistant mats. A kettle tips can put an end to burns and scalds. Wire baskets can be used in all pans so that you don’t need to carry pans of boiling water. Simply lift your basket, and leave the water to cool down before you empty it. A wheeled trolley is another excellent addition to your kitchen, allowing you to move things like heavy pots from one place to the next without you having to carry them.
Perch seats are indispensable for both kitchens and bathrooms. The bathroom is another room in the home where accidents occur. Getting in and out of the bath can be tricky, and slips and falls are common. To prevent accidents happening in the bathroom, add grab rails. These are also a good investment for stairs and for bedrooms. Your toilet will be much easier to use if you add a frame around it with armrests, or raise the seats.
In the bedroom you may need hoists or bed raisers to get you in and out of bed. On the way up to bed, you can choose from a stairlift, or a second banister that runs the full length of the stairs. This will enable you to get up and down stairs safely, and without feeling unsafe.
Wheelchair Users
If you are now using a wheelchair, then there are some more adaptions to make to your home. Firstly, you should move rugs and obstacles. If you have to squeeze between two pieces of furniture with your chair, then they are too close together.
Being in a chair can present huge difficulties when it comes to getting in and out of the house. If you have a threshold at your front door, or steps, you will not be able to go out unaided. A threshold ramp can allow you to get your chair out of your home, and a wheelchair ramp on the outside of your house can mean you can get out of the house even if there used to be stairs in the way.
The best solution for wheelchair users is to live in a bungalow or sheltered accomodation. But moving house is not always an option. So ensure you make your home safe and secure so that you can go on living there for as long as you want independently.