Home Modifications You Might Need After a Mobility Change

Everyone’s experience navigating a mobility change is different. Whether you’re aging, recovering from a surgery, or experiencing a disability, you require a unique set of accessibility solutions to help you maintain your independence. When your mobility changes, so does the way you move through the world, and it’s important that you have as much control over that as possible.

This is where home modifications for accessibility come in. Home modifications make it easier for you to get around your living space so you can more easily transition through a mobility change. By adapting the home environment, modifications remove mobility barriers so you can move around as easily as you could before your mobility change.

Home Modification Options

There are lots of home modifications out there, so no matter what type of mobility change you’re encountering, you have plenty of options. Here are a few of the most common home modifications and some information about them so you can determine which ones might be right for you. (Note: Make sure to consult your physician and a mobility equipment expert before deciding to install any home modifications.)

Grab Bars

Bathrooms pose significant challenges to people going through mobility changes that affect their walking or their balance. Bathroom safety products like grab bars and safety poles help by providing much safer ways to move around bathrooms without worrying about slipping or falling. Grab bars are most commonly used as toilet safety rails and shower rails. We can easily install a grab bar in almost any home bathroom (or any room where it’s needed).

Wheelchair Ramps

Wheelchair ramps are proof that life in a wheelchair doesn’t have to restrict you. These ramps allow for safe access to any entrance area and can especially help with the process of learning how to use a wheelchair. Ramps are also great for people who have difficulty using stairs. We carry a wide range of ramps of all types and sizes so you can choose exactly what you need. We can also help you decide between temporary and permanent wheelchair ramps.

Stair Lifts

Stair lifts are particularly useful for seniors and people with disabilities who need to eliminate the risk of falling when climbing the stairs. Stair lifts offer an easy, safe, and comfortable way to move from level to level. We can install straight, curved, or even outdoor stair lifts, so whatever your needs are, we’ll meet them. You also have options for features like folding rails so the stair lift takes up less space when not in use. For more about stair lifts, read our article on how to choose a stair lift for your home.

Porch Lifts

For people who use mobility equipment like wheelchairs or scooters, porch lifts provide an easy and convenient way to navigate areas with stairs. Also called vertical platform lifts, porch lifts are simple to operate and take up minimal space. In fact, they’re often utilized as alternatives to wheelchair ramps due to space limitations. If you’re looking at installing a wheelchair ramp but don’t have the room for a ramp that’s up to code, a porch lift might be the perfect solution.

Lift Chairs

A mobility change shouldn’t mean that you have to be less comfortable. That’s why we carry and install cozy, stylish lift chairs that perform excellently and look great doing it. You can choose from all sorts of colors and styles, so it’s easy to find a chair that complements your existing home décor. And depending on your situation, your lift chair investment might be partially covered by Medicare.

Automatic Door Openers

Automatic door openers enable people with mobility or grip issues to retain full access to any home environment. Our automatic openers can be operated using a remote control or a wall-mounted button, and our accessibility experts can customize the opening and closing speeds to meet your needs and preferences. These openers can work on any door regardless of whether it swings inward or outward, and they’re simple and fast to install. Automatic door openers are especially useful for high-traffic areas like front or back doors.

Maintain Your Independence with Next Day Access

Before you have any modifications made to your home, you need to consult with an experienced and trustworthy mobility equipment supplier to help you through the process. Our local Next Day Access teams are ready to help you decide which modifications you need – and which ones you don’t. We’ll talk you through any questions you might have, evaluate your home environment to provide the best solutions, and make sure that the entire process is as smooth as possible.

We want to make it easy, so we’ll come to you! Just contact us to schedule a free in-home evaluation so you can maintain your independence without skipping a beat.