Thursday, March 29, 2012

Adapted and accessible homes


Although for home decor usually put forward to the practical tastes or needs, as we encounter with situations within or nearby mobility difficulties began to think that our home is focused on the specific requirements of each individual.


In this sense, the home of a person of the elderly or some type of disability must take into account every single detail to make daily life easier and why not also less dangerous.

If this is your case or the case of a close relative we recommend taking a look at these general tips sorted by areas of the home and implement as many as possible.


- Home: Overall housing must be equipped so as to offer easy access thanks to ramps, handrails, lifts, wide doors (over 80cm) when using wheelchairs and wide aisles. Once inside, you should avoid cables on the floor and pick sliding windows that are easier to handle.

- Bathroom: One of the most important in these cases because it becomes a danger zone for people with reduced mobility is of the kind. The space must be light and airy, have non-slip floor, sliding doors, grab bars next to the shower, the toilet or the sink, sliding doors and preferably a shower. For safety, it is best that the latch can be opened both inside and out.

- Kitchen: Must be a spacious and bright, with easy access to all furniture and appliances and furniture without corners so you can avoid the most impact.

- Bedroom: Avoid floor lamps and sconces commitment, use light switches framework to improve visibility, place a sofa beside the bed as a support and prevents the carpet as it may cause slips and falls.

- Hall: Again avoids the corners on furniture, carpets, floor lamps and cables on the floor. It is imperative that all your electronics have remote control and that the phone is easily accessible in an emergency.

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