How To Adapt Your Property If You Have Limited Mobility

Living with limited mobility can be very difficult, so it is important to make it as easy as possible to maintain independence and a quality of life. 

Here are some tips on how to continue living at home if you struggle with walking.

Install a stairlift

Climbing the stairs is the hardest part of having mobility issues, so installing a new or reconditioned stairlift can mean the difference between being able to access half the house or not. 

They can fit nearly every house and staircase, allowing homeowners to travel up and down the stairs without assistance. 

Remove rugs

Anything loose on the floor can increase the risk of having a fall, so remove rugs or loose carpets as these can be a trip or slip hazard. 

It is also important to get rid of any clutter from the floor, as these could be tripped over. Bags, cables, pet bowls, shoes, umbrellas, plant pots or statues should have a designated place instead or be put higher up so they do not become an obstacle that causes a fall. 

Keep essentials in one place

Anyone who struggles walking does not want to go into different rooms unnecessarily, which is why it is sensible to make sure all their essentials are in one place on one floor. 

For instance, they should have their medication, smartphone, water, remote control and snacks where they can easily reach for them. It is not sensible to have things spread out across the house, as this makes it harder to access things they need when they need them. 

Grab bars in the bathroom

The bathroom is a place everyone needs to go, so make sure it is safe. Have grab bars near the bathtub, shower and toilet for something to hold on to, as this will make it easier to get in and out of the bath or use the loo.