The young and able-bodied often take ease of mobility for granted. Daily living is a breeze from taking a shower to walking around. These require no particular skill or strength to accomplish. However, seniors and disabled people can find these common tasks a challenge for a variety of reasons. They might have limitations that turn hills into mountains. Sometimes they will require assistance to accomplish basic tasks. However, most would prefer making slight alterations to their environment to help them get through the day by themselves. Examples of aids for daily living include the following:
Shower Seat
Not everyone can stay standing inside the shower stall while taking a bath. Some might have joint pains or muscle weakness. They will an anchor if they are to stay in this position for a while. Better yet, they could simply sit down if there is a shower seat in the stall. This would reduce the pressure on their legs and keep their center of gravity closer to the floor. This will reduce the chances of slippage so they can have no fear about bathing all by themselves. Pick a comfortable shower seat that can hold their weight.
Anti-slip Mat
Indeed, slippage becomes a major issue as you grow older. Seniors are not as alert or as balanced as they were when they were younger. Even a small puddle on the floor can result in a slip and fall. It is much more difficult to come back from fractures at an advance age. Bones take time to heal and they never quite go back to their full strength. Anything that can help avoid slips in the first place are most welcome in senior homes. For example, homeowners may place an anti-slip mat on perennially wet areas such as the external doors, the kitchen, the bathrooms, and the like.
Walking Frame
Seniors won’t always be cooped up inside the house. They want to get some sunlight as well, usually in the mornings. However, there might not be anyone who can accompany their on these daily walks. That is not a problem as long as they have their own walking frame. This has a wide and sturdy base at allows them to go around with ease. Some of them require manual lifting to move forward. Others have wheels that make the forward movement smooth across varied terrain.
Make sure that those who need aids for daily living get them.
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