Do you remember the feeling you had when you moved out of your childhood home and lived by yourself for the very first time? Everyone experiences a similar mix of fear and excitement; it can be scary taking this first step of complete independence but it is also thrilling. You are now in charge of yourself and you can make your own rules! It is wonderful! As we grow older, however, we might reach an age when living on our own becomes difficult and even dangerous. Our bodies are no longer as strong as they once were and just missing one step on the staircase might result in a broken hip.
After living so many of our years on our own, it can be difficult to admit that we need help. This necessary assistance may mean that we have to move in with our children, hire an in-house nurse, or transfer to a nursing home. None of these options is ideal, however. In order to stay independent for as long as possible, you need to prepare yourself and your home for the future. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Look into walk in bathtubs. The bathroom is one of the most dangerous places for someone to be when he or she grows older. If you need to lower yourself into the tub or swing your legs up over the side, you risk injuring yourself badly. These special tubs are great because the have a convenient door that opens up but also creates a watertight seal when closed. Most even have a seat inside so you do not even need to lower yourself to the bottom of the step-in tub and risk slipping. You can even get a walk in whirlpool tub for extra luxury. Adding handles to the sides of the tub and near the toilet is another way to make your bathroom a safer place.
Another way to ensure your independence is to switch your bedroom to a room downstairs. This move might be hard to do because you are so use to sleeping in that one room but, as that flight of twenty stairs simply becomes more and more difficult to climb, you will be thankful to have a bedroom on the bottom story.
Walk in bathtubs and a bedroom on the first floor are only two of many ways you can adjust your living style to maintain your independence as you grow older. Check online to find other ideas!
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