Aging at Home

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Many Baby Boomers would prefer to stay in their homes, as opposed to moving to senior housing, for a variety of reasons: 

  • Aging at home allow you freedom
  • You're most comfortable at home because of familiar surroundings.
  • Staying in your home, in a safe environment, contributes to a healthier, happier you
  • Remaining in your home allows you to focus on your independence and quality of life

Getting Older Means Physical Changes

The aging process includes changes in our body and our ability, such as:

  • Decrease in muscle strength and endurance
  • Vision changes
  • Mobility issues
  • Difficulties hearing
  • Greater risk of falling

How Do I Stay in My Home with These Changes?

Unfortunately, not all homes are designed with aging adults in mind. As a result, some modifications will have to be made to make the home safe for the occupants. Some of the products available to assist with daily living include:

In The Bathroom

  • Grab bars in the bathroom to assist with bathing and use of the toilet
  • Installation of a toilet seat riser
  • Hand-held shower head so the user may be seated while showering
  • Clamp-on tub rails for additional support
  • A transfer bench for easier, safe access to the shower
  • Use of a bath lift to safely lower and raise the bather from the tub

Around The House

If mobility becomes an issue, the use of a walker will give the support one needs. If endurance when walking is a problem, a rollator is a better solution as it gives the support one needs and has a seat to allow the user to rest when he or she feels the need.

When sitting and rising from a chair becomes difficult, a lift chair may be the perfect solution. There are many models to choose from and the lift chair will become a functional and fashionable part of your home décor. 

Stairway lifts allow the homeowner to get up and down from second floor of your home with ease and no worry of falling down the stairs.

Picking something up or reaching for something can be a problem  so you may want to take a look at our selection of reachers. They are particularly useful for someone in a wheelchair or who is at risk of falling.

Come to Advanced Medical Supply for Everything You Need to Stay in Your Home

Aging in your home may or may not be the right option for you as you age. It takes planning and discussion to decide what modifications will have to be made as you age. Advanced Medical Supply has many of the products you may need to make staying in your home safe and comfortable.

Call us at 614-870-0111, or stop in to talk with one of our knowledgeable and experienced staff members about your needs!