Safe and Accessible Entryways, Inside and Out
Falls inside and outside the home are the number one cause of injury among the elderly.
- Are you concerned about your loved one's ability to maintain balance?
- Does he or she have coordination problems?
- What about walking and climbing stairs?
There are a number of obstacles inside and outside a home that can cause mom or dad to trip and fall. Door thresholds, curbs, unlit entryways, wet flooring, raised room floors, carpeting, etc. are just a few.
With Healthwise at Home, LLC you'll get comprehensive, whole-house solutions to accessibility which you can do in one coordinated project that includes all of your home improvements.
Entrance Solutions
- At least one entrance without steps and a flat or low threshold
- A 5'; x 5' maneuvering space at the step-less entrance
- Clean, textured pathways that lead to and from the curb
- Well-lit entry
- Motion sensitive lighting outdoors
- Handrails
- Ramps or sloping paths