Whether it pertains to stairlifts or not, when Acorn Stairlifts says that we care about our customers and their well-being, only wanting to give them the best, we mean it.
This also applies to our customers’ overall quality of life.
We want you to lead the healthiest, happiest, and most fulfilling lives possible. We want to see you succeed and reach new heights not only in mobility and independence but in all areas of their lives.
Without further ado, welcome back to “Acorn Stairlifts Tip of the Week,” a series in which we will equip seniors with all the knowledge, tools, and helpful advice that they need to succeed in their lives—ranging anywhere from physical health, to saving money with senior discounts, and just about everything in between.
Read on to learn safety measures you can take to watch your step within your own home.
The Acorn Stairlifts Senior Tip of the Week
Make minor modifications throughout your home to protect your safety.
It should come as no surprise that as seniors age, the vast majority of them would prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes rather than move into a clinical senior care facility.
However, naturally, as we grow older, carpets and furniture that were once considered décor in our homes can now pose as safety hazards.
Slippery shower tiles and tall, towering bar stools can quickly shape-shift into critical, bone-breaking falls and frantic visits to the hospital.
No need to worry though. With just a few minor modifications, you can remodel your dangerous dining room and barbaric bathroom into your own personalised safe space.
What Minor Changes Can I Make for a Safer Home?
There are several small modifications you can make to your home to make your space safer.
Here are a few examples of little things that you can do around the house that will make a big difference:
General Modifications for Your Home
- Ensure that all rooms in your home are well-lit
- Clear all walk and pathways
- Exchange doorknobs or twisting knobs with pull handles and levers
- Consider wheelchair accessibility
- Widen doorways for wheelchairs, canes, and walkers
- Make sure thresholds aren’t tripping hazards
- Install grab bars
- Ensure that your stairs have handrails
- Install nonslip flooring
- Use nonslip mats
- Remove or tape down rugs that can be tripping hazards
- Add chairs around the house for accessible seating
- Make sure all of your chairs are safe, sturdy, and stable
- Replace your appliances with appliances with auto-shutoff
- Add a ramp to the entrance of your home
Why Are the Benefits of Seniors Staying in Their Own Homes?
There’s no place like home, and Acorn knows this.
From enjoying a meal at the dinner table with your loved ones to kicking up your feet to unwind with your favourite show, nothing beats the comfort and familiarity of being in your own home.
Furthermore, studies have shown that more seniors actually fear losing their independence than death itself.
With elderly care costs becoming more expensive, many seniors are afraid of being a burden to friends or family members.
These, among others, are major reasons why expensive senior living communities with rigid schedules and limited freedom can often sound unappealing to the elderly.
By staying in their own homes, elderly people are able to protect their independence and maintain control over their own lives.
To read more benefits that seniors can expect to experience when staying in their own homes, click here.
No Modifications Required—Stay Safe with an Acorn Stairlift
Do you or a loved one struggle with stairs?
Another simple, yet effective safety modification that you can make to your home that requires no modifications at all is installing an Acorn stairlift.
This is all thanks to Acorn’s innovative, one-of-a-kind installation method known as FastTrack, Acorn’s unique modular rail system that can be adapted to flawlessly fit and flow with the bends, curves, and lengths of almost any staircase—whether straight, curved, or outdoor.
Because this rail attaches directly to your staircase and never the wall, Acorn stairlift installation is quick and simple.
Acorn’s innovative stair lifts are designed to fit your home—your home will never be modified to fit our stairlifts.
Claim Your Free, No-Obligation Quote and Home Survey Today
Acorn offers each person even considering investing in a life-changing lift a free, no-obligation quote and home survey in which an Acorn representative will provide you with personal stairlift advice and your stairlift price.
Contact Acorn today to take advantage of this free service and start reclaiming your life with the lift you deserve.
