Every year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) reminds us of the importance of inclusivity and support for people with disabilities.
As we approach IDPD 2024, our compassionate BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester team wants to shine a light on how we make a difference in the lives of our clients. A significant part of our work involves adapting homes to better suit the needs of those with disabilities. Here’s how we do it.
That’s why home adaptations are so vital—they help remove barriers and create a truly livable space. We believe that a few thoughtful adjustments can go a long way in making daily life more manageable and enjoyable.
Whether addressing mobility concerns or improving safety features, we collaborate closely with clients and their families to create a plan that works. This personalized approach ensures that the adaptations are meaningful and tailored to the individual, making their home a place where they can thrive.
Stair Lifts: Stair lifts allow clients to move between floors effortlessly, reducing the strain of climbing stairs. This is especially helpful for clients with difficulty with balance or strength, ensuring that all home areas are easily accessible.
Widened Doorways: Wider doorways provide ample space for wheelchairs or walkers, eliminating the frustration of tight spaces and allowing clients to move freely from room to room.
Non-Slip Flooring: Slippery surfaces in bathrooms or kitchens can pose a significant hazard. By installing non-slip flooring, we help prevent accidental slips, especially in areas prone to water spills, creating a safer environment throughout the home.
Emergency Alert Systems: With easy-to-use emergency alert buttons, clients can call for help. This gives them and their families added peace of mind, knowing that assistance is always within reach.
Modified Kitchens: Adjusting the height of countertops, sinks, and cabinets simplifies cooking and cleaning. Clients can reach their favorite appliances and utensils without straining, making preparing meals and enjoying time in the kitchen easier.
User-Friendly Light Switches and Door Handles: Replacing traditional fixtures with lever-style handles or rocker light switches makes daily actions more accessible, particularly for those with limited hand strength or dexterity.
Greater Freedom: With adaptations, clients can move around their homes without worrying about obstacles or risks, allowing them to focus on enjoying their favorite activities and hobbies.
Walk-Through Evaluation: During the assessment, we’ll walk through each room and identify areas that could benefit from adaptations. We look closely at entryways, bathrooms, kitchens, and other spaces that might need adjustments to enhance accessibility and safety.
Personalized Adaptation Plan: Based on the discussion, we create a tailored plan that outlines the changes that would make the most significant difference. Whether installing ramps or adding safety features, we focus on developing solutions that suit your unique situation.
Transparent Communication: We ensure you stay informed at every stage, offering regular updates as the project progresses. This way, you always know what’s happening and when to expect the next steps.
Information on IDPD Events: We’re proud to support initiatives like the International Day of Persons with Disabilities events in 2024. We can provide information about local events and activities that might benefit you or your loved ones, fostering a sense of connection within the community.
Final Walk-Through and Adjustments: After completing the work, we conduct a final walk-through to ensure everything meets your expectations. We make any necessary adjustments to ensure that your new adaptations are just right.
BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester is here to provide the resources and support you need to care for your loved one. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help. Contact us online or by phone at (603) 637-4646 or by visiting us at 601 Riverway Pl #0, Bedford, NH 03110.
As we approach IDPD 2024, our compassionate BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester team wants to shine a light on how we make a difference in the lives of our clients. A significant part of our work involves adapting homes to better suit the needs of those with disabilities. Here’s how we do it.
Understanding the Need for Home Adaptations
Home is where we should all feel safe and comfortable. But for people with disabilities, navigating everyday spaces can be challenging. Traditional home setups often aren’t equipped to handle the needs of those with mobility or accessibility concerns.That’s why home adaptations are so vital—they help remove barriers and create a truly livable space. We believe that a few thoughtful adjustments can go a long way in making daily life more manageable and enjoyable.
Assessment Process for Home Adaptations
To provide quality disability care, our BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester team starts with a thorough home assessment. We take the time to understand each client’s unique needs and pinpoint areas where changes can make the most significant impact.Whether addressing mobility concerns or improving safety features, we collaborate closely with clients and their families to create a plan that works. This personalized approach ensures that the adaptations are meaningful and tailored to the individual, making their home a place where they can thrive.
Critical Home Adaptation Solutions Offered
We offer a range of home adaptations designed to make life easier for our clients.- Mobility Enhancements: Many of our clients need help moving around their homes, so we install ramps and stair lifts and widen doorways. These improvements make it easier to move freely without worrying about obstacles.
- Accessibility Upgrades: Bathrooms and kitchens often need special modifications. We can install grab bars, adjust countertop heights, and make showers more accessible so our clients can maintain independence.
- Safety Features: Safety is our priority, so we add features like handrails, non-slip flooring, and emergency alert systems. These simple changes can significantly reduce the risk of accidents, giving our clients and their families peace of mind.
How Home Adaptations Improve Daily Living
Home adaptations do more than just make a house easier to navigate—they empower our clients to live on their terms.1. Enhanced Mobility and Independence
Ramps: Ramps provide a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, making it easier for those using wheelchairs or walkers to navigate without the challenges of stairs. This allows clients to freely move in and out of their homes and access porches, gardens, and driveways.Stair Lifts: Stair lifts allow clients to move between floors effortlessly, reducing the strain of climbing stairs. This is especially helpful for clients with difficulty with balance or strength, ensuring that all home areas are easily accessible.
Widened Doorways: Wider doorways provide ample space for wheelchairs or walkers, eliminating the frustration of tight spaces and allowing clients to move freely from room to room.
2. Improved Safety and Fall Prevention
Grab Bars: Strategically placed grab bars in bathrooms, hallways, and near beds provide crucial support when standing up or moving from one position to another. This helps clients maintain their balance and reduces the risk of falls.Non-Slip Flooring: Slippery surfaces in bathrooms or kitchens can pose a significant hazard. By installing non-slip flooring, we help prevent accidental slips, especially in areas prone to water spills, creating a safer environment throughout the home.
Emergency Alert Systems: With easy-to-use emergency alert buttons, clients can call for help. This gives them and their families added peace of mind, knowing that assistance is always within reach.
3. Ease in Daily Activities
Accessible Bathrooms: Adapting bathrooms with walk-in showers, adjustable showerheads, and built-in seats allows clients to maintain their personal hygiene easily. It removes the struggle of stepping into a high-sided bathtub or reaching awkwardly placed fixtures.Modified Kitchens: Adjusting the height of countertops, sinks, and cabinets simplifies cooking and cleaning. Clients can reach their favorite appliances and utensils without straining, making preparing meals and enjoying time in the kitchen easier.
User-Friendly Light Switches and Door Handles: Replacing traditional fixtures with lever-style handles or rocker light switches makes daily actions more accessible, particularly for those with limited hand strength or dexterity.
4. Boosted Confidence and Comfort
Personalized Adaptations: Each adaptation is tailored to the client's specific needs, allowing them to live in a space that suits their unique abilities. This creates a sense of control over their environment, fostering independence and boosting their self-confidence.Greater Freedom: With adaptations, clients can move around their homes without worrying about obstacles or risks, allowing them to focus on enjoying their favorite activities and hobbies.
How to Get Started with Home Adaptation Services
If you’re considering home adaptations for yourself or a loved one, starting with BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester is easy. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your home becomes a space where you or your loved ones can feel safe and comfortable.1. Schedule a Home Assessment
Reach Out to Us: Contact BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester to schedule a home assessment. Our team will arrange a convenient time to visit your home and evaluate the space.Walk-Through Evaluation: During the assessment, we’ll walk through each room and identify areas that could benefit from adaptations. We look closely at entryways, bathrooms, kitchens, and other spaces that might need adjustments to enhance accessibility and safety.
2. Discuss Needs and Preferences
Understanding Your Priorities: Our team takes the time to listen to you and your family. We want to understand your specific needs, challenges, and preferences to ensure that our recommendations align with what matters most to you.Personalized Adaptation Plan: Based on the discussion, we create a tailored plan that outlines the changes that would make the most significant difference. Whether installing ramps or adding safety features, we focus on developing solutions that suit your unique situation.
3. Create a Step-by-Step Plan for Implementation
Detailed Project Outline: We provide a clear roadmap of what adaptations will be made, including timelines and steps for each modification. This helps you understand the scope of the work and what to expect throughout the process.Transparent Communication: We ensure you stay informed at every stage, offering regular updates as the project progresses. This way, you always know what’s happening and when to expect the next steps.
4. Access to Additional Resources
Connect with Support Networks: We can connect you with local and national resources that may offer financial assistance or additional support for home modifications. This can be particularly valuable if you seek help from community programs or funding options.Information on IDPD Events: We’re proud to support initiatives like the International Day of Persons with Disabilities events in 2024. We can provide information about local events and activities that might benefit you or your loved ones, fostering a sense of connection within the community.
5. Begin the Adaptation Process
Professional Installation: Once the plan is finalized, our skilled professionals begin the installation process, handling all home modifications with care and attention to detail.Final Walk-Through and Adjustments: After completing the work, we conduct a final walk-through to ensure everything meets your expectations. We make any necessary adjustments to ensure that your new adaptations are just right.
Contact BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester Today!
Our award-winning team makes the process of home adaptations as smooth as possible so you can focus on enjoying a home that truly meets your needs.BrightStar Care of Bedford/Manchester is here to provide the resources and support you need to care for your loved one. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help. Contact us online or by phone at (603) 637-4646 or by visiting us at 601 Riverway Pl #0, Bedford, NH 03110.
