As we grow older our abilities change, and the simple truth is not usually for the better. Seniors need some extra help getting around, but the question is, what can they do about it? The good news is there are many devices that help us remain mobile as we age, so let’s take a look at two of them:
Stairlifts
One of the best mobility aids available is the stairlift. This is basically your own private rail line that runs up and down your staircase! Many seniors have unfortunately abandoned their upper floors as negotiating the stairs has grown too difficult, or even dangerous! With a stairlift, you simply sit down on the comfy chair, buckle in (safety first!) and are gently lifted to the higher floor, and back! The prices are amazingly reasonable for such a gift of mobility, and you can always try it before you buy it with a rental plan. Simply call up your local dealer, for example, stairlift hire in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and their professional staff will install your stairlift in no time!
Support rails
Another great mobility aid for seniors is the installation of grab bars in the home. The bathroom is the site of many household accidents, thanks to its slippery when wet nature and seniors whose balance and movement are compromised, face the chance of a perilous fall. Installing grab bars near the toilet, sink, and in the bath and shower create a safer space where you are supported, so those nasty falls never happen!