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As we age, accessibility becomes increasingly important. Stairs, narrow doorways, getting in and out of the bathtub or bed, and moving in and out of the house becomes more and more challenging. In the past, once you developed a mobility issue or health condition you’d have to leave the home you love behind to get the right level of care.

Things have changed significantly. You don’t need to sell your home or move because you’ve developed mobility or accessibility issues. Today, people have never had more options to modify their home to make it suit their unique needs.

Home modifications have become common renovations for people who want to stay at home as they age or manage health conditions. You can make your home barrier free by installing a variety of assistant devices in your home. Whether you need help getting in and out of your home, need some help to get up the stairs, need to get in and out of bed or want to make your bathroom safer, MED+ can help you make your home more accessible.

Here we outline the top 5 home modification to make your home more accessible:

Front Entrance Platform Lift

Getting in and out of your home is one of the biggest barriers for people with mobility issues. If you can’t get up and down the stairs outside of your home, the odds are you will stay inside to avoid the risk of having a fall.

Front entrance platform lifts can make it quick and easy to get in and out of your home. They are equipped to help people with scooters, wheel chairs and other assistive devices enter and exit the home. This allows you to maintain your independence and go in and out of your home without having to rely on assistance. Front entrance platform lifts can be customized to meet the design and space at your home. They are a great alternative to accessibility ramps when space is an issue.

Learn more about our selection of platform lifts.

Accessibility Ramps

Accessibility ramps are ideal for people with mobility issues of all types. They are the perfect alternative for people who have issues with stairs. Whether you use a walker, cane, or even a wheelchair, the ramps provide permanent mobility assistance for your home.

Ramps can be customized to your home, are easy to install, comply with all municipal bylaws and they are more aesthetically pleasing than more people realize.

Learn more about our selection of accessibility ramps.

Stair Lifts

Stairs are challenging. They can be a safety hazard and one of the most common areas of your home where people have falls and get injured. Whether you have issues using the stairs, you don’t have the stamina or strength anymore, or you are nervous about having a fall, or your loved ones just want peace of mind in knowing you have assistance using the stairs at home, a stair lift can solve these concerns.

Stair lifts come in a number of models and options. They can be installed in straight or curved stair cases, allowing you to choose a stair lift that works for you.

Learn more about our selection of stair lifts.

Patient Lifts

Caring for a loved one with mobility issues can put a lot of stress on caregivers, especially when transitioning in and out of bed, the bath, and moving in and out of a wheelchair. Patient lifts make it easier for people to get around the house and it makes it easier for caregivers to help.

Installing a patient lift in your home makes it more likely you will get up and move around the house, improves comfort for the patient, takes the stress of the caregiver, and it provides an additional level of safety. A patient lift makes it more likely for you to stay in your home, even if you are bed ridden. Patient lifts can be permanent fixtures or can be mobile. They are easy to install in your home.

Learn more about our selection of patient lifts.

Bathroom Safety Renovation

The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous rooms in your home. As people age, have less stability, balance or develop mobility issues, a slip and fall accident becomes more of a reality. Slip and falls can happen in many ways – when getting in and out of the bathtub, transitioning off the toilet, or even when slipping on a bath mat or wet floor.

Bathroom safety renovations allow you to modify your home to reduce the risk of falls and other common safety issues in bathrooms. There are countless ways to improve safety, accessibility and functionality of your bathroom to suit your needs. Whether it’s a simple installation of a couple well placed grab bars and bath mats, or a major reconfiguration, we can help you improve your bathroom safety.

We offer a variety of bathroom safety products including bath lifts, hand held showers, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, transfer benches, tub bars, and many other great products and renovation solutions. We can help you fully customize your bathroom layout, fixtures, and finishes to meet your unique mobility and safety needs.

Learn more about our selection of bathroom safety products.

Get A FREE Estimate To Learn More About Your Home Modification Options

Are you thinking about modifying your home to meet your accessibility needs? Want to explore the options for a loved one? Have questions about home modification options? Want to learn more? Contact us today to request a FREE estimate. We look forward to helping you make your home more accessible.

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