Talking to your parents about their mobility in and around their home can be difficult. For many families it’s not easy to bring up as our parents have always been the ones who have looked after us.
As time goes on, stairs and elevation, whether it be stairs in the home or out to the garden, or event steps up into the home, these can all become on of the biggest challenges in maintaining independence at home. Having a supportive conversation about mobility, and whether a stairlift or access ramp might help, can make all the difference in keeping your loved ones safe and confident in their own home.
When is the right time to talk?
There’s no right or wrong time to talk about this, but sometimes you might start to see a few signs that can trigger the conversation. It could be a parent avoiding to go out of the house or avoiding certain rooms upstairs. They could be taking longer to climb the stairs, or mentioning that they feel tired after going up and down them. These can be gentle indicators that it’s time to explore options to make life easier and safer.
For many people, the idea of a stairlift or a ramp can take a bit of getting used to. They might feel that accepting one is a loss of independence, when in fact, it is very much the opposite.
The Benefits of a Stairlift
A stairlift supports with:
- Reducing the risk of falls and injuries on the stairs
- Maintaining independence and supports living comfortably without relying on others for help
- Increasing confidence and giving peace of mind that you can move around without worry
The Benefits of an Access Ramp
An access ramp supports with:
- Improving safety and increasing confidence by reducing the risk of falls
- Accessibility routes to gardens, patios and driveways
- Providing stability and long term future proofing of the home
The Candor Care approach
We understand that these conversations aren’t always easy and our supportive and compassionate team are experienced in supporting families explore the options available to them at their own pace.
We’ll book you in for a free home assessment where one of our expert surveyors will visit you at home on a day and time most suitable for you. We’ll talk you through all the options that are available and advise you on the best solution to suit you and your needs, all in the comfort of your own home.
We’re not here to sell and be pushy, we’re here to support. We pride ourselves on giving you the power to make the decision when the time feels right for you. Our goal is to ensure that you and your loved ones have all the information you need to make your home life easier and safer.
Taking the next step. Together!
If you’ve been wondering how to start the conversation about assisted living equipment, whether it’s stairlifts and access ramps or even ceiling track hoists and homelifts, remember, it’s never about taking away independence, it’s all about giving it back.
We’re looking forward to supporting you and your loved ones regain independence at home and feel comfortable and safe in the home you love.