Continuing to live in the most comfortable environment is essential to happiness as people age, and for many, this means staying in the home that they love, known as aging-in-place. This means that seniors are able to live comfortably and safely in their own South Bay home as they grow older while maintaining as much autonomy as possible. But one concern as seniors age is whether or not living at home will be a viable option considering the risks of falls and injuries.
In order to age-in-place, modifications to the South Bay, Los Angeles home may be necessary to ensure the greatest degree of comfort and safety possible. One of the most pressing concerns for seniors aging-in-place is the risk of falls that could result in injury and that can sometimes prove fatal.
Luckily, simple steps can be taken that reduce the risk of falls. Because humans are the most stable on three points of contact, installing handrails and grab bars for seniors can give a third point of contact that increases stability and is essential for navigating through the property safely. These handrails can also be integrated into the home’s decor, fusing function and style.
Determining the Need for Handrails in a Home
When it comes time to integrate safety measures into a South Bay home, handrails are a simple change that can modify the home to a senior’s changing needs. To determine whether handrails are needed, occupational therapists recommend being on the lookout for three tell-tale signs:
Wall Walkers
When the need for a third point of contact while walking becomes necessary, seniors will often begin walking with their hands on the wall for added stability. When this happens, you will usually notice darkening on the walls from wear. This is a sign that handrails for seniors have become necessary to ensure their safety.
Furniture Arrangement
Another sign that it’s time to integrate handrails for the elderly into the home is noticing furniture that has been strategically placed around the house to be used for balance assistance. Installing home handrails for the elderly allows them to put their furniture back in place and rely on an ADA-approved support system to move around the home.
Bedroom Relocation
When the bedroom has been moved downstairs, to an office or formal dining area for example, to avoid having to use the stairs, that is a sign that home handrails for seniors are necessary. If navigating stairs has become too difficult, it’s likely that there are other mobility issues at play, and installing handrails in hallways, in bathrooms, and on walkways will be beneficial to those aging-in-place.
What to Look for When Choosing Handrails
In addition to ADA requirements that ensure handrail safety, there are a few key things to consider when putting handrails in a home:
Visual Aesthetics
People take great pride in the aesthetics of their home, fortunately, there are beautiful handrail options that will integrate into the home’s existing style. In fact, the aesthetics of a handrail is often the #1 roadblock to acceptance for seniors and can be a great selling point if they are hesitant to install one in their home.
Quick Installation
When the time comes to begin integrating aging-in-place measures into a home, the less disruption, the better. Diverse Welding & Ironworks handrails are quick and easy to install, allowing the house to remain a home rather than becoming a construction site.
Gripability and Continuity
Handrails for the elderly that adhere to ADA Standards will ensure a smooth and uninterrupted grip. This allows seniors to move about the home without fear of losing their grip or having to adjust their grip as they utilize the handrail.
Strength
Handrails are intended to be functional and safe, and therefore must be strong and durable to support seniors. This durability allows the handrails to be pushed and pulled without the fear of them collapsing under the strain of use. Diverse Welding & Ironworks handrail brackets can support 500 lbs of pressure each, ensuring their strength and durability for many years.
Selecting a reliable handrail means that it should be functional and able to support seniors as they age-in-place, making their South Bay, Los Angeles home as comfortable as possible.
Diverse Welding & Ironworks from Dennis Naraine offers durable handrails that provides clients and customers the continuous and uninterrupted support. With Diverse Welding, you can hold on to what matters and increase safety in the home, creating a safe, functional, and beautiful space.
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