As we get older, it’s important that our home is safe and easy to navigate. If you have a ramp installed in your front entry or kitchen, the steps will be easier to navigate than they would be otherwise. In this article, we’ll go over some of the things you can do to make your home safer and easier for anyone who needs access due to their age or disability.

Put in a Few Ramps

You can make it easier for everyone, regardless of disabilities or mobility issues, to enter your home by installing a ramp. Ramps come in all shapes and sizes, so you’ll need to make plans that meet your needs. If you have just a couple of steps at the front door of your house, then an incline mat might be more appropriate than a permanent ramp.

Remove Any Rugs You Have

Area rugs are a great way to add color and texture to your home, but they can also be dangerous. If you have an area rug underfoot, you’re more likely to make a slip or fall if the carpet becomes wet. Fortunately, there are simple ways to make sure that doesn’t happen. Rinse off your shoes before entering the house. This will help prevent soil from getting into your carpeting and making it less safe for everyone who walks on it later on in their day. Keep the house cool, so that there’s less chance for someone’s feet or shoes getting wet in the first place.

Install a Home Elevator

One of the best ways to make your house more accessible is to install a home elevator. If you or any other people living with you are old or suffer from a disability, then taking the stairs isn’t the best course of action. In fact, you’d be surprised how common slip and falls are among these group of people. Installing a home elevator can completely eliminate this safety hazard. There are different options when it comes to the price of a home elevator so it will be an investment on your part as these elevators cost thousands to install. Not to mention, you might also have to talk with a contractor about adding potential space because not every property is compatible with them.

Make the Bathroom Safer

One of the most important things you can do to make your home more accessible is to create a safe bathroom on the first floor of the home. If you have an older adult or someone with disabilities, they may need assistance getting up and down from a tub or shower. You should install grab bars in both locations as well as a chair nearby that can be used for sitting down while showering or bathing. Make sure there are also handrails near every sink and mirror so that if someone does fall, they won’t end up hitting their head on anything before falling to the ground.

Have the Adequate Amount of Lighting

Lighting should be bright enough to allow you to clearly see what you’re working on, but not so much that it causes glare on computer screens and TV monitors. Lighting that is too dim can be hazardous for older people or those with bad vision.