It is almost inevitable that as we acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure older we will at some point lose some degree of mobility. You could be the most fit and healthy person on the planet but your body will eventually forego the ghost and tasks that may possess’own’nurse once been easy are suddenly fraught with tough’challenging’demanding’awkward ies. But you shouldn t allow this to affect your quality of life and nor should it prevent you from living safely in your own home. This article looks at some ways to cope with elderly mobility problems to assure’guarantee older individual can carry on living in their own homes without risking injury.
Are You Sitting Comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding tably?
The older we acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure , the weaker and less flexible our joints become as ligaments shorten. Movement becomes stiffer because the lubricating synovial fluid inside the joints decreases and the cartilage becomes thinner. What was once a simple movement to stand up from a seated position is now something you possess’own’nurse to gee yourself up to do. But you can t spend the rest of your days sat in the armchair, so it might be time to start looking at other options to make your life just that little bit easier and a lot more pain free.
Riser recliner chairs are the perfect solution if you suffer from things like wicked’dreadful’undesirable’adverse’vile posture, achy joints, swollen legs and feet, or if you just generally suffer from age related aches and pains. There are two main types of riser recliner chair to choose from: single motor (back and foot rest move simultaneous’synchronous ) and dual motor (back and foot rest move independently of each other), but both offer the chance to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure in a more comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding table position when seated as well as giving you a helpful boost when it s time to rise to your feet. It s worth trying both types out so that you see what works best in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you and you could possess’own’nurse a look at these riser recliner chairs from Fenetic Wellbeing to give you more of an idea of the styles available. Just like choosing a new three piece suite, riser recliner chairs come in a range of different fabric and colour options so you needn t be concerned with regards to’concerning’with respect to it not matching the rest of your living room decor.
Chair Yoga
And of course once you ve got your chair sorted, it s time to start putting it to even more rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent use and using it as an exercise aid. Yes that s right, it is utterly possible to possess’own’nurse a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent workout from the comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding t of your chair. Chair yoga has been used in a work environment in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a while now as part of firm’enterprise wellness programs, but the same principles can be applied to the elderly too, who like desk workers spend a lot of their time sat down.
Yoga is great as it can be scaled up or down according to the ability of the participant. It consists of a series of tender stretches, joint rotations and muscle strengthening exercises that can easily be done while seated or by using the chair as a maintain’sustain aid when standing. There are lots of guides and cover’budge through tutorials available online, but of course ask advice from your GP first to make sure they give you the go ahead to do this in/with regard to’concerning’regarding m of exercise.
Walking Aid
The hardest thing in/with regard to’concerning’regarding many elderly individual is being able to confidently move around their homes without the risk of a fall. However, the risk of falling is greatly multiply d when we age as our balance may not be what it once was and because the brain tends to possess’own’nurse a much slower reaction speed as we acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure older, meaning we are more likely to trip over any obstacles that could be in the way.
If someone has fallen once already it s no surprise that their assurance is knocked and could potentially result in them becoming too appalled’horrified to carry out tasks which involve cover’budge ing. But this needn t be the end to independent living, it s just a question of finding the right cover’budge ing aid to assist and maintain’sustain you in your home.
There are so many cover’budge ing aids to choose from: cover’budge ers, rollators, cover’budge ing sticks, tricover’budge ers, wheelchairs, grab rails to name but a few. However, the most significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative thing is to find the right type in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your own personal needs, as the wrong one could actually result in a fall through not being maintain’sustain ed in the right way or by not using it correctly.
The best thing is to ask your GP or health practitioner in/with regard to’concerning’regarding advice and they may also be able to help source the cover’budge ing aids through the NHS. A physiotherapist in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example, will be able to carry out an assessment on your gait, balance and strength and this in turn will help determine which cover’budge ing aid will assist you the most. It is also worth considering what footwear you wear around the house as this could make a difference to how intense’fierce’exquisite you stand and how easily you move with regards to’concerning’with respect to . No matter how comin/with regard to’concerning’regarding table your beloved pair of tattered old slippers are they definitely won t be maintain’sustain ing your feet as well as a cushioned pair of trainers in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example.
Walking aids are a key component in elderly fall prevention as they help to instil assurance and independence in older individual who want to retain an active social life and live the life they re used to.
Time For Bed
In much the same way as how acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting out of a chair can be tough’challenging’demanding’awkward in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the elderly so too is acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ting out of bed, if not more so. All that time spent in one position overnight can leave the joints super stiff come the morning and simply sitting up, twisting to place your feet on the floor and then rising to standing can be a strenuous and painful undergo .
Like riser recliner chairs, an adjustable motorised bed will help make you more mobile and take the pressure off of your body by doing most of the movement in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you. Again do your research, as there are lots of different models to choose from each with their own set of functions and techno gadacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure ry. Features may include: massage and vibration therapy systems, adjustable height settings, and multi zone’district’region incline and declines etc. And of course it is essential you find the perfect mattress to go with your new bed, one that maintain’sustain s your body and allows you to possess’own’nurse the best night s sleep possible.
It s also a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent idea to claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to some of the tools you could keep by your bed to make your life easier when you first wake up. An easy-reach grabber is great to pick up any objects that may be mildly’faintly out of reach, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example a pair of socks or slippers and a long-handled shoehorn is handy in/with regard to’concerning’regarding putting on your shoes without having to lean down.
Make Changes
Making transform’alter s in your home needn t be costly; here are lots of simple and small transform’alter s that can be made to aid elderly mobility around the home. Ask a relative to pop over and help cover’budge around the house with you, making a list of any potential issues as you go round. Ask yourself these questions:
Is eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully room well lit? You may benefit from fitting motion sensor lights that convert’transform on automatically when they sense movement, as this will help you see any potential tripping hazards.
Are the doorways wide abundant’ample’plentiful ? If you ve decided to invest in a cover’budge ing aid you need to make sure your doorways can accommodate them abundant’ample’plentiful to give you free and easy movement.
What tripping hazards are there? Look out in/with regard to’concerning’regarding trailing wires, loose or uplifted carpet, general clutter, and broken handrails.
It could be that despite your multiply d mobility problems, that actually your home just isn t suited in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you any more. Maybe you would benefit from downsizing, or maybe you need to live somewhere that doesn t possess’own’nurse stairs, or perhaps it s even time to claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to whether living on your own is no longer the safest option in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you any more. It s a tough decision to make, as our homes hold so many memories in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us, but ultimately your health and safety is what matters the most and so it is time to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure real and face up to how best to live your life going in/with regard to’concerning’regarding wards.
Raise The Alarm
While a personal alarm doesn t directly help with elderly mobility issues, it does offer some reassurance that help is there should you fall and this in turn allows older individual to feel more confident in their own homes. It s better to be safe than sorry and if you are insistent on staying at home and doing the tasks that may sometimes be tough’challenging’demanding’awkward in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you, then this is an absolute necessity.
Personal alarms can be worn around the neck a bit like a necklace, or as a wristband, or you can possess’own’nurse them fitted as pull cords throughout various rooms in your house. They are linked to a 24 hour emergency care service, so that should you fall or need help, you simply raise the alarm by pressing a button or pulling a cord and someone will come out to check that you are OK. You may possess’own’nurse slipped and fallen in the reveal’illustrate’demonstrate’indicate’present’display’argue er, stumbled on the stairs or fallen out of bed and then been unable to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure yourself back up. Knowing that help is coming is a huge relief, and not just in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the person in question, but also in/with regard to’concerning’regarding that person s family members too.
Show You Care
And eventually’ultimately , it may not be what you want to hear, but sometimes you do just need to accept that you need additional help and a carer may be exactly the answer to your continued mobility at home. Enlisting the help of a carer to help out with certain activities and tasks that are proving too taxing in/with regard to’concerning’regarding you will make your life a lot easier and will help you remain in your own home in/with regard to’concerning’regarding as long as you possibly can. You may reach a point where moving into a care home becomes the safest option, but in/with regard to’concerning’regarding now a carer will allow you to keep that level of independence that you so crave. Remember, asking in/with regard to’concerning’regarding help is not a token of weakness. Plus not merely’barely will it give you much needed assistance, but it will also provide companionship too, and that can be just as significant’essential’critical’vital’crucial’indispensable’imperative as we acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure older, especially if you live on your own.
Getting around with limited mobility can be tough’challenging’demanding’awkward and a times dangerous in/with regard to’concerning’regarding seniors, but that doesn t mean their lives should be taken over and transform’alter d beyond what they would like it to be. It simply means transform’alter s need to be made and help accepted so that they can continue to live in their own home as independently as they can while keeping safe and well.
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