When your home becomes a hindrance…
The word home conjures up feelings of warmth, memories and comfort. As we age, often this same home becomes a hindrance to our daily functioning. As a person’s physical ability declines, simple tasks such as walking up and down steps, cooking in a kitchen and functioning in an existing bathroom may become difficult or impossible. When this happens, people often turn to alternate housing to continue to live comfortably. But is this necessary? What if someone could come into the home you love, make a few functional changes and allow you to remain at home longer? Isthmus Mobility can assist you with making this happen.
What is aging in place?
Aging in place means remaining in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a “home” for a lifetime.
But I’m functioning fine!
Everyone ages differently. Some people’s abilities slowly decline while others have a traumatic event that abruptly changes their everyday lives. So why invest in changes to your home now, while you are still functioning fine? A small investment today can improve your current quality of life, and decrease the chance that a fall or traumatic event may take place. Rather than waiting for a trauma or tragedy to occur, be proactive today to alleviate the chances that an accident may happen.