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When talking with your parent or loved one about getting older, one of the things you will undoubtedly have to think about is whether they will stay at home or move into an assisted living facility. There are many factors to consider while making this choice, but staying at home with the security of a familiar area and a sense of independence is often the best course of action.
This is called ‘ageing in place’.
However, it’s crucial to make sure they’re secure and comfortable, which for many elderly people means making some modifications to their home.
At GMobility, we provide our clients with home modifications that will make sure your loved one ages in place safely and pleasantly with the help of these enhancements.
Rails
Home falls can be caused by a variety of factors, including slippery flooring, decreased physical abilities, and a loss of balance.
Grab rails are perfect for those who have decent upper-body strength but may lack stability when standing. Rails provide the elderly with something to hold on to when standing and moving to prevent common slips and falls.
Grab rails are commonly found in bathrooms, often positioned next to bathtubs, showers, and toilets. They come in a variety of lengths, shapes, and styles, so there is one to suit every home and need.
Ramps
Ramps are another type of home modification that can increase the safety of those ageing in place. Ramps are ideal for elderly people with limited mobility, as they make it easy to navigate raised thresholds and climb short stairs on foot or in a wheelchair.
Ramps are another type of home modification that can increase the safety of those ageing in place. Ramps are ideal for elderly people with limited mobility, as they make it easy to navigate raised thresholds and climb short stairs on foot or in a wheelchair.
You can use ramps both inside and outside of your home, as they are available in a wide variety of styles. GMobility offers at-home visits to install ramps in our customers’ homes to keep them safe and able to age in place.
For on-the-go use, foldable and portable designs offer convenient access to a variety of locations, including buses, trains, buildings, and other vehicles. Because they are portable and simple to store away when not in use, they can also be a great alternative in locations where permanent ramps are impractical.
We Fit and Supply:
- Grab rails in showers, bathrooms, toilets, doorways, etc.
- Handheld Showers
- Replacing shower screens with curtains and tracks
- Infilling shower bases for safer access
- Safety hinges, including lift-off and ross safety hinges, provide enhanced safety.
- Replacement for ¼-turn ceramic taps
- Tap washer replacement
- Rehanging doors to make shutting easier
- Custom ramps for door thresholds
- Infill door thresholds
- Magnetic catches on doors
- Wheelchair ramps
- Stainless steel handrails
- Timber ramps
- Toilet raiser installation
- Bidet installations
- Custom furniture raisers
- Clothesline installation
- Small and large concreting jobs
- Pruning to facilitate better access
- Steps and stairs with non-slip treads
- And more!
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At GMobility, we take great pride in providing our clients with safe and high-quality home modifications that also look great. Contact us today to learn more about our options for home modifications.