Your home is your safe haven, so make it that way.

Increase your independence by making it accessible, comfortable and most of all safe.

Our house is like living in a land of giants, "everything" is raised up so I can get up and down on my own. When we purchased our home we found a one story rambler. We were fortunate enough to be able to remodel so I have a walk-in shower, ramp to the front door and handicap toilets.  A lot can be done however without going to the extreme of finding a new place to live and there are a lot of adaptive devises you can use.  There are organizations that can help you get your home ready and no or at a low cost to you.  Try service organizations such as the Eagles, Rotary Clubs, Churches, etc or the MDA. Here are some of the things I have done:

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Bed built up on a high wooden frame or buy cone raisers (great for traveling- $15.00 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)

Install handicap toilets (Not that difficult to install and can be purchased for about $150.00)

Use a commode over the toilet and or add a raised toilet seat. (Raised toilet seat $25.00)

Install grab rails by your bed, in front of or on the side of the toilet. Also beside and inside the shower or tub.

Use high stools (bar stools) or office chairs that can be adjusted high or low.

Raise tables and desks by installing longer legs or adjustable legs.

If you can afford it, there are arm chairs that raise up.           

(I got mine cheap at a auction)

 

             Build ramp

Install easy grip drawer handles & pull-out shelves

Buy easy grip utensils and specialty bottle and flip-top can openers