Getting older comes with its own set of challenges.
Older people are encouraged to stay at home for as long as they can. However, they can only do this in a safe, accessible, comfortable home.
If you want to make sure that your clients can stay at home safely and successfully, here are some home improvements and modifications that will make a significant difference to their quality of life at home.
Whether you’re an NDIS, in-home care or home modifications provider, at NexGen Tradies, our team cares about helping providers give their clients the best experience possible.
Read on for our Guide To Proactive Maintenance & Upgrades…
Making homes more accessible
Your clients may have support needs that our home modifications can help accommodate.
Mobility support modifications
Clients who have trouble moving around may be at risk of falls or injuries.
NexGen can aid mobility by adding supports like:
- grab rails in high-traffic or hazardous areas (e.g. kitchen or bathroom)
- ramps in entryways and slopes for scooters/wheelchairs
- wider doorways to accomodate wheelchairs/walking frames
- walk-in showers for easier access
- non-slip flooring/bathroom mats for better balance.
Assistive listening devices
Hard-of-hearing or d/Deaf clients may find assistive listening devices helpful. These devices amplify sounds or add visual cues.
Assistive listening devices we can help install for your clients could include:
- telephones that are live-captioned, amplified or hearing aid-compatible
- television aids like speakers that amplify sound or link to hearing aids
- alerting devices for doorbells, alarms, oven timers, etc. that use lights, vibrations or amplification
Lighting for low vision
NexGen can brighten up the lives of visually-impaired clients with a lighting upgrade.
Experts recommend bright, long-lasting LED lighting for close, focused tasks like reading. In contrast, fluorescent lights are best overhead.
Safety first!
Elderly clients may also feel safer in their homes with targeted modifications. These can help avoid falls, accidents, or even home invasions.
Locks and home security systems
As we get older, less mobile or more frail, we naturally feel more vulnerable to dangers. At NexGen, one of our expert handymen and electricians can help install deadbolts, electronic locks or home security systems.
These features can help prevent or alert clients to a home invasion.
Hazard reduction
For clients who are vulnerable to falls, home modifications may reduce the risk of serious injury.
We recommend:
- upgrading lighting for improved visibility
- replacing worn or damaged carpet to reduce tripping risks
- replacing rugs/carpet with non-slip flooring like vinyl
- adding handrails to areas of concern
- repairing broken, cracked or worn paving
- Installing easily accessible panic buttons, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers for emergencies
- taping down electrical cords
- moving large, bulky objects that impede mobility.
Making homes safer for seniors at NexGen Tradies
NexGen Tradies understands that, whether you’re an NDIS, in-home care or home modifications provider, your contractors need to be reliable, experienced and do a top-notch job!
Our tradies are all fully insured with WorkCover and Public Liability Insurance for peace of mind.
In addition, we charge a fixed fee and offer a complete, 12-month replacement guarantee.
We can help with any job, no matter how unusual! Our services include:
- plumbing and electrical
- glass/glazing
- roofing, walls and ceilings
- bricklaying and tiling
- fencing and gate repairs
- painting and strip-outs
- furniture assembly and handyman services
- asbestos removal and solar panel cleaning.
If you’d like our help to bring safety and accessibility to your clients’ homes, get in touch online or call 0468 484 382 to chat about your next project.
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