As we get older, our mobility decreases. It’s a sad fact of life. But for fiercely independent people who don’t want to succumb to the likes of an old people’s home, there are many mobility aids that can help. If you have a family member that is elderly but stubborn, then it’s time to invest in an equally stubborn heavy duty step stool!
Heavy Duty Step Stool : For Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Bedrooms
When you were a toddler, you will have used a step stool to reach the sink or to get up and down from the toilet. Heavy duty step stools for the elderly are actually remarkably similar. The big difference however is the material they are made from. They are not made from flimsy plastic. The material used for step stools is durable, non-slip, and is the perfect addition to your home.
Heavy Duty Step Stool for the Kitchen
Step stools that are designed for the elderly are wide enough to be used with a walking stick and sometimes even a frame. Step stools can be purchased with or without grab rails, making them safe and secure. Another fact of life that most of us would rather forget about is that as we get older, we shrink. This means that reaching up to kitchen cupboards or even to the back of the countertop can be difficult. A heavy duty step stool can help here. Sturdy enough so that it won’t tip over even if weight is only put on one side, it can help your relatives continue to cook and use their kitchen safely.
Bathrooms
If at all possible, your elderly relative should have a walk in shower or wet room that is adapted for wheelchair use. But, if they still enjoy a soak in the bath, a step stool can help them get in and out of the bath. A lot of accidents happen in the bathroom, so where at all possible you should be present in the home when your relative takes a bath. A step stool and grab rails positioned by the side of the bath will allow them to get in and out of the tub with ease.
Bedrooms
When you were a young child, your first big bed seemed to be so far off the ground! As we age, getting in and out of a high bed can be difficult. Falling out of bed is another common accident for the elderly. A heavy duty step with handrails can help your relative step up and be at the right height to sit down on their bed comfortably.
Having an elderly relative who lives alone can be worrying. So, asides investing in a step stool make some more alterations to their home. Where necessary, introduce a wheelchair ramp, or stair lift. You should also ensure that your relative has a mobile phone with a large display and simple buttons, or if their eyesight is failing more so, a panic alarm that will send an alert to your phone.