Mobility Difficulties

MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES Many people are living with mobility problems which make everyday activities difficult. This can be particularly frustrating within the home, so here are some ideas of alterations that can be made to make life a little easier and maintain your independence. REASONS FOR MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES AGE INACTIVITY ILLNESS, INFECTION, DISEASE DISABILITY OPERATION ** OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS OF MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES Warmth & Swelling and redness of skin 1. 3. fluid retention Pain & Sore & aching 4. discomfort muscles 2. Swelling and 5. fluid retention 59 The majority of those with mobility difficulties are between the age of 59 and 67 The number one mobility problem that older people experience is Approximately 10.1% of people have mobility difficulties FALLS PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES SAID: 32% 39.3% 85.8% The issue started Live in homes with all Live in homes with a before the age of 50 rooms on one level bedroom, bathroom and kitchen all on the same floor Bathroom modifications are the accessibility feature that most UNDER CONSTRACTION people report to need WHAT HOME ALTERATIONS CAN BE MADE TO HELP MAKE LIFE EASIER? Purchase a memory foam mattress to aid sleep and soothe Ensure pathways any aches & drives have a A top loading washing machine may be found useful firm, even surface Make rooms as Purchase specialised furniture such as light as possible height adjustable beds and chairs that help you stand up Install a stair lift Have matte surfaces Install grab rails for support Attach easy to use handles on doors & to avoid reflective glare for those who are partially sighted and widen doorways cupboards Lower any work surfaces Install ramps & passageways in the kitchen, bathroom etc. Have a bathroom on the Move light switches, doorbells etc. to convenient heights ground floor and Install a walk in bath or shower SOURCES http://www.healthinaging.org/resources/resource:eldercare-at-home-mobility-problems/ http://www.circulationbooster.co.uk/symptoms-alleviated/mobility-inactivity/ Wibtrac http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1495195/ http://www.central-physio.co.uk/physiotherapy/typical-conditions/reduced-mobility The Walk in Bath Trading Company http://dsc.ucsf.edu/publication.php?pub_id=2§ion_id=7 E E E E E OE E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E 1E E E E E E E E E E 4E E HE E MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES Many people are living with mobility problems which make everyday activities difficult. This can be particularly frustrating within the home, so here are some ideas of alterations that can be made to make life a little easier and maintain your independence. REASONS FOR MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES AGE INACTIVITY ILLNESS, INFECTION, DISEASE DISABILITY OPERATION ** OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS OF MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES Warmth & Swelling and redness of skin 1. 3. fluid retention Pain & Sore & aching 4. discomfort muscles 2. Swelling and 5. fluid retention 59 The majority of those with mobility difficulties are between the age of 59 and 67 The number one mobility problem that older people experience is Approximately 10.1% of people have mobility difficulties FALLS PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES SAID: 32% 39.3% 85.8% The issue started Live in homes with all Live in homes with a before the age of 50 rooms on one level bedroom, bathroom and kitchen all on the same floor Bathroom modifications are the accessibility feature that most UNDER CONSTRACTION people report to need WHAT HOME ALTERATIONS CAN BE MADE TO HELP MAKE LIFE EASIER? Purchase a memory foam mattress to aid sleep and soothe Ensure pathways any aches & drives have a A top loading washing machine may be found useful firm, even surface Make rooms as Purchase specialised furniture such as light as possible height adjustable beds and chairs that help you stand up Install a stair lift Have matte surfaces Install grab rails for support Attach easy to use handles on doors & to avoid reflective glare for those who are partially sighted and widen doorways cupboards Lower any work surfaces Install ramps & passageways in the kitchen, bathroom etc. Have a bathroom on the Move light switches, doorbells etc. to convenient heights ground floor and Install a walk in bath or shower SOURCES http://www.healthinaging.org/resources/resource:eldercare-at-home-mobility-problems/ http://www.circulationbooster.co.uk/symptoms-alleviated/mobility-inactivity/ Wibtrac http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1495195/ http://www.central-physio.co.uk/physiotherapy/typical-conditions/reduced-mobility The Walk in Bath Trading Company http://dsc.ucsf.edu/publication.php?pub_id=2§ion_id=7 E E E E E OE E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E 1E E E E E E E E E E 4E E HE E