Tips For Making a Home Elderly Friendly

If you’re living with an elderly relative or you’d like to improve a family member’s home, there are a few ways that you can make the property elderly-friendly. As you get older your mobility becomes more unstable and you start to face different challenges, but everyone should feel comfortable and safe at home.

In this blog, we explain some of the best ways you can make a property elderly-friendly.

Lay safety flooring

Anti-slip flooring is ideal for those who are unsteady on their feet such as elderly residents. This can be installed in particular rooms or throughout the home, providing the support these individuals need. It’s important that everyone feels comfortable moving around the home and safety flooring can prevent slips, trips and falls.

Add a stairlift

As well as making it safer when moving from room to room you should also consider how safe it is when going up and down the stairs. Adding a stairlift into the property makes moving between levels a lot easier and safer, so going to bed, using the bathroom are no longer a problem. Stairlifts will help the body rest and stop overexertion so mobility problems are not aggravated. 

Purchase bathroom aids 

Nobody should feel embarrassed asking for help to use the bathroom, however, many people want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Bathroom aids can help with this, such as handrails, wet rooms and shower stools, which are designed to support a whole range of needs.

Install a ramp

Ramps will benefit those who have difficulty using steps. Getting into the house or accessing the garden is less dangerous via a ramp and it’s important that elderly residents are not restricted from going outdoors and fresh air and socialisation are crucial for good physical and mental health.

Here at Country Flooring & Supplies, based in Nottingham, we offer a range of high-quality flooring options including safety flooring for those who need extra support. Not only do we have a vast selection of flooring to choose from but provide competitive prices too. Contact us today for more information.