Mobility Tips for Seniors Who Live Alone

We all love our independence, especially as we reach retirement age and for some, there are mobility issues that they have to overcome in daily life. In this short article, we present a few tips to improve mobility around the house for live alone seniors.

• Physical support –Whether a state-of-the-art walking stick or an aluminium frame, you can enjoy reliable support from a lightweight item that prevents slips and falls. One upstairs and one for ground floor use is ideal; leave the walking cane by your front door for easy access when you come and go.
  
• Indoor mobility scooter – The latest generation of indoor mobility scooters are state of the art; a capacity of 120kg, the unit is rechargeable and once you get used to it, you can freely move around your home without the assistance of others.
  
  A significant investment, yet one that will bring many benefits; you can buy a reconditioned unit or a new one, both are available from a local supplier. 
  
• Stairlift – If you live in a two-storey house and you dread having to negotiate the stairs, worry no more! A customised stairlift enables you to single-handedly go up or down the stairs.
  
  The supplier has new and used units and regardless of the shape of the staircase, a stairlift can be customised.
  
  Google can help you source a local stairlift supplier and you can make an appointment for a technician to visit you at home.
  
• Support rails in the bathroom – A few carefully placed support rails in the bathroom will help you stay safe in a wet room, put a couple of rubber mats on the floor for non-slip protection.
  
  This can be done by a local handyman and the bathroom will be a lot safer. Click here for the many benefits of assisted living for the elderly.
  
• Personal senior alarms – Worn round the neck, the personal alarm for seniors is connected to a subscription network and a large panic button instantly connects you to a human in real time.
  
  If you have one elderly parent who lives alone, gifting them a personal alarm will bring you peace of mind.

As we age, our good health can no longer be taken for granted and we hope the above information helps you to create a safe environment in your home.