Enhance your daily life for years to come
BEFhkE summer slips away, it’s a good idea to think about what adaptations might be helpful in the home, to prepare for the colder seasons ahead. Somehow, it’s much easier to contemplate having changes done to your bathroom, for example, when the weather is still warm and you can arrange to spend part of the day out while the installers get to work. Improving your bathroom can go a long way towards helping you avoid a fall. And these days, it’s a simple matter to combine practical considerations with style and elegance. Choosing a walk-in shower (left) or bath, with low access, is a way to future-proof your home, introducing safety features that will enhance your daily life for years to come. And installation can be surprisingly fast, using the space where the old bath used to sit. Tile-effect panels do away with the need for tiling, so there are no delays. If having a stairlift fitted has been on your mind, then this is also a good time to go ahead with it. Installation takes only two or three hours, but a stairlift (right) can bring lasting peace of mind, while allowing you to start enjoying your whole house again and rediscover your independence. With a trusted stairlift to help you get around, you can save your energy for the more enjoyable things in life — such as entertaining the grandchildren. Installing today’s stylish adaptations might take a little thinking about. But most people who make these changes end up saying they wish they had done it sooner. And it won’t take long to gather two or three quotes, as trained advisors from specialist companies can usually visit within a few days.