In what context? To make a home more accessible. (Personally I think homes should be built with accessibility in place from the very start.) Ramps if there are stairs. Main level living if possible Hard solid surface floors. No rugs or other rugs or mats that can pose a slip hazard Large open bathroom, at least 1 so that there is room to get any equipment into it Wide hallways Wide doorways and if that is not possible then the use of hinges that will allow the door to open more fully.
For those needing help Walker or cane if they are properly sized and used properly. Wheelchair if necessary. Shower benches or chairs Grab bars Properly installed. Removing towel bars that might accidently be used as a grab bar. Replacing the towel bars with the grab bar
There are companies that will come in and assess a home for accessibility. If this is what you need there are many "home shows" that are done each spring most are free to attend and you can gather information.
We could use more information. What is the person having trouble with? stairs entranceway getting in and out of bed bathroom kitchen general fall risk
What has been tried? cane grab bars ramps walker transfer bars wheelchair shower chair grabber tool physical therapy home inspection and recommendations by specialists putting items most needed on lower shelves, removing area rugs, increasing light
A physical therapist and perhaps an occupational therapist to evaluate and provide suggestions and therapy. The patients primary doctor could order this. The therapist would make recommendations on safety measures and arrange for a series of therapy visits.
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To make a home more accessible. (Personally I think homes should be built with accessibility in place from the very start.)
Ramps if there are stairs.
Main level living if possible
Hard solid surface floors. No rugs or other rugs or mats that can pose a slip hazard
Large open bathroom, at least 1 so that there is room to get any equipment into it
Wide hallways
Wide doorways and if that is not possible then the use of hinges that will allow the door to open more fully.
For those needing help
Walker or cane if they are properly sized and used properly.
Wheelchair if necessary.
Shower benches or chairs
Grab bars Properly installed. Removing towel bars that might accidently be used as a grab bar. Replacing the towel bars with the grab bar
There are companies that will come in and assess a home for accessibility.
If this is what you need there are many "home shows" that are done each spring most are free to attend and you can gather information.
stairs
entranceway
getting in and out of bed
bathroom
kitchen
general fall risk
What has been tried?
cane
grab bars
ramps
walker
transfer bars
wheelchair
shower chair
grabber tool
physical therapy
home inspection and recommendations by specialists
putting items most needed on lower shelves, removing area rugs, increasing light
etc.
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The patients primary doctor could order this.
The therapist would make recommendations on safety measures and arrange for a series of therapy visits.