When it comes to modifying your home to make things easier, we have a lot of ideas on the web site. This picture is not necessarily one of the modifications that is suggested, but what an idea!
Put modifications of your home into perspective. It doesn't have to be horrible. When you have to bring someone into your home that is in a wheelchair, or that has to use a walker, you have to objectively look around and decide what needs to be moved to maximize safety. Certain things should be taken into consideration:
Doorway widths - You can make a narrow doorway wider by removing the door and putting up a folding room divider in its place for privacy.
Throw rugs - Those extra rugs are just not safe. The ends curl up and get caught on the wheelchair wheels and often trip people. Roll them up and put them away.
Furniture placement-Move furniture pieces to allow sufficient width for the wheelchair to move between the bed and the dresser, the sofa and the coffee table, or whatever blocks the movement of the wheelchair.
Realize that you are not only making the living environment safer, you are enabling the person using the equipment to be more independent. You don’t want someone to add additional injuries to their current limitations, just because the living space was not adapted to be safer.
Now...go relax and have that glass of wine (if your medical professionals say that you can!)
If you have questions regarding a specific situation you are dealing with, send us a message through Contact Us or leave your question here. Let us help you figure out some solutions! Have a great weekend! “Now let’s get going!” xo Sally
