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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question
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Hi hopeful33250
Glad you liked my idea of the chair lift.
Some folks install "slides" into their homes if they have outdoor steps. We only had one step into the house so we never did this type of "update"
You may want to contact your
local medical supply store in your area or a physical/occupational therapist for suggestions
All the best
emd52
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My brother and sis-in-law live a tri-level home. He said they may have to install one of those stair chairs .. I think that is what he called it. They are 73 .. knees wearing out. I think there are about 6 steps to front door. Most of the time they use the garage entrance .. but still have to use stairs to get to the kitchen and bedroom level.. a small living room up there too. He also mentioned maybe an elevator for coming in from the backyard up to their porch.
No steps in our home.. just over the thresholds. It was mentioned to me I would benefit from an adjustable bed. They could write a prescription for it .. but would only cover the tax. .. This was not a hospital bed they suggested. Insurance would probable cover hospital bed. I tried my mama's hospital bed. It was no help.
Our bathroom was not very medical equipment friendly so when we remodeled it we widened the door and got rid of the bathtub and replaced it with a walk in shower… about an inch step up into it. We got the higher commode too. A blessing when my mama lived with us.
ZeeGee