Stay at Home Longer

Step One: Back To Basics

  - Respectful de-cluttering: Great storage ideas whilst keeping the memories alive and  in the forefront of their minds.

  - Make Safe: Trip hazards removed and easy to access rooms ​

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Step Two: Access

  - Ramps: Custom built ramps using decking timber for easy access of stairs with a walker or wheelchair

  - Safe Pathways: Clean driveways, paths, shrubs for better safer access for everyone

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Step Three: Indoors

  - Grab rails:  Installed indoors and out to assist stability, and stop that one fall​

  - Shower heads and taps:  Changed for easy turn, and hand use

  - Levelling any floor deviations: It may only be a 5 centimetres but can have disastrous consequences, easy to install 

  - Cupboards organised: Easier access to daily items, will save confusion, and potential falls

  - Lighting suggestions: Sensor lights for night and timers really help, safety & security

  - Personal alarm: Many alarms on market to help communicate with loved ones and emergency services

  - Internal Cameras: Use cameras with voice activation to communicate with loved ones​

 

Step Four: Outdoors

  - Gardens modified: Increase use with defined clear areas that has purpose clear 

  - Reduce trip hazards: Hoses, loose edging, overhanging branches

  - Defined stable pathways: To use with walkers, all to enjoy their patch of happiness​

  - Raised Garden Beds: Reduce back injuries, falls and make them enjoyable to use

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Step Five: Security

  - Wireless cameras indoors and out:  That can be monitored by family including installing video door chimes, sensor activated to monitor intruders for total remote peace of mind

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​Step Six: Garages

  - Garages: Configured for greater purpose - create better access, no trip hazards

  - Safety measures:  Reduce dangerous items and chemicals, outdated poisons etc

  - Storage systems:  Make it easy to find what you need 

  - De-Clutter: Reduce trip hazards and free up storage space

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