Difficulty moving from sit to stand is a common problem for Aging in Place

See below for more information about standing up with body pain or weakness

Home Safety Modifications

Home safety modifications are more important than ever as health care shifts away from institutions and into private homes. Our aging population is  causing a “silver tsunami”.

Big box hardware stores are making home safety equipment available in their stores.  But…t’s up to you to know what to choose and how to use it.

You can find numerous resources about home modifications with a simple internet search or a walk through a store. Unfortunately, it’s hard to generalize those recommendations to a SPECIFIC  home or medical situation. 

Home Modification Mistakes 

Home modification mistakes lead to even more expensive home renovation mistakes. Mistakes can be avoided by getting specific recommendations provided by an experienced provider. The wonderful thing about skilled providers is that they understand the way that medical issues, vision, thinking, personality, lifestyle, safety products, and the home environment interact to create a unique situation. 

Virtual Home Safety Visit

A Virtual Home Safety visit provides personalized solutions to individual problems in the actual home environment.

We observe your loved one perform basic mobility and self care tasks and make meaningful recommendations for their care. Often simple, cost effective remedies are appropriate

 

How to make standing up easier?

  • – Raise the height of the sitting surface by adding higher legs
  • – Firm up the surface by placing plywood under the cushions
  • – Get handles to push off from 
  • – Always use sturdy footwear
  • – Come to the front edge of seat before trying to stand
  • -Put feet under the knees
  • – Bend forward while pushing up
  • -Once up look around, make sure you’re steady