Door steps for the elderly are a very popular mobility aid in the UK. Perhaps it’s to do with the styling of our homes, but virtually all houses that are detached, semis, or terraced, will have a front step. It is quite logical really. A step at the front door will keep rainwater out, it will help keep cold air from coming under the door, and it will reduce the likelihood of vermin crawling in your home unannounced. But, our traditional door steps are also hard, slippery, and are the cause of hundreds of accidents every year.
If you are mobility impaired or have an elderly relative living alone, our traditional front door step is little more than a nightmare. Wheelchair users simply can’t get in and out of their homes, and the elderly often fear stepping outside for fear of a fall. With brittle bones breaking easily in old age, a simple slip could leave your relative in hospital. So, the solution is quite simple. It’s to look at the different types of disabled steps available on the market and choose the from the best door steps for the elderly.
Go Access : Suppliers of the Best Door Steps for the Elderly
Working with not just access ramps and doors, we can find the perfect way to make your front door safe. Unless you are using a wheelchair for the majority of the time, a ramp is not necessarily the best idea. What we can provide is a solution that is economical yet safe, in the form of a half step.
Half steps sit over your existing concrete slabs, and they provide an easy way to get in and out the home. You can place a half step next to your doorstep, or use two or more. If your current step is hard concrete, then it is certainly a good idea to have a rubber mat fitted to it too.
When you add a half step before your front door step, you will not need to bend your legs as much to get in and out of the home. Half steps are made of slip-proof material that will also cushion any blows if you do slip or fall. By not having to bend your legs as much, you will become more confident in getting in and out of your home yourself.
Door steps for the elderly are sturdy and strong. They can be fitted as a temporary or permanent addition to your home. They are wide enough to accommodate a walking frame, and allow you enough room to comfortably step up and down. An excellent addition to a half step is a handrail and a grab rail at your front door. This way you will always have something to grab on with one hand whilst you use the other to hold your walker or frame. We have the solution you are looking for, that will put an end to the fear you have of going out of the house alone.