Do some research for Mum
Proud owner of a stylish shower
WITH Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, it might be a good time to think about some practical help for Mum or Granny, in addition to the cards and flowers.
If mobility is an issue, there are so many ways to make her life better in the years ahead.
So have a catch up and find out if there’s a way you can help her to update her home for comfort and safety, so that she can live there confidently and independently.
A mobility scooter, walk- in shower, homelift or stairlift could change her world — and it all starts with you offering to do a bit of research. IS STAYING steady in the bathroom becoming a niggling worry for Mum? It is estimated that around a third of people aged 65-plus will fall in a year, rising to half of those aged 80 or more. Falls can easily destroy confidence, increase isolation and reduce independence, while often resulting in high care costs. And the slippery bathroom is the riskiest room in the home, especially when it comes to hip fractures. An easy-to-use bath lift or bath cushion doesn’t cost a fortune and can bring some peace of mind when family members are not there to keep a watchful eye. Or, for those thinking of a bigger project, options include a walk-in bath, wet room or a luxurious easy-access shower. The latter is the most popular choice — but make sure it comes with grab bars, seating, slipresistant flooring, low access and thermostatic controls. Fortunately, it need not involve a major upheaval. Companies specialising in mobility bathing put great store on planning, so can usually do the installation in the footprint of the old bath in just a day or so. And there need be no delay or mess due to tiling, as the latest showers come as units, with tile-effect walls that are quickly put in place. Long before running out of tea and biscuits, you will be the proud owner of a stylish shower that will help you stay steady and safe while washing yourself, while being an asset you’ll be proud to show off.