Aging in Place or Adaptive Organization 4 You
Nov 11, 2017 07:44:50 #
Have you ever considered if your "today" home is or can be your "forever" home? Does it meet all your current needs? Are you an orderly, neat person?
One of the primary causes of immobility in adults over 50 is falls. My opinion is that most falls can be avoided with proper planning.
What works in your home? What doesn't work? Do you have a plan for making your home more user friendly as you age or develop less mobility?
Viewers of this site have an enormous collective pool of life experiences to draw upon to help others. We can all learn from others experiences.
We have a couple of things left to do to our home as we can afford to do them.
First, install a needed floor joist. Secondly, replace a rear window with a door and a ramp. The window faces south west and is close to our freestanding garage. The area between both thaws first when show and ice hit our area. So this possible entry area will be a blessing in the future.
Unfortunately, the joist mentioned will affect the window replacement. First things first as money becomes available.
One of the primary causes of immobility in adults over 50 is falls. My opinion is that most falls can be avoided with proper planning.
What works in your home? What doesn't work? Do you have a plan for making your home more user friendly as you age or develop less mobility?
Viewers of this site have an enormous collective pool of life experiences to draw upon to help others. We can all learn from others experiences.
We have a couple of things left to do to our home as we can afford to do them.
First, install a needed floor joist. Secondly, replace a rear window with a door and a ramp. The window faces south west and is close to our freestanding garage. The area between both thaws first when show and ice hit our area. So this possible entry area will be a blessing in the future.
Unfortunately, the joist mentioned will affect the window replacement. First things first as money becomes available.
Nov 11, 2017 08:19:16 #
ExperienceCounts wrote:
As a rule I️ don’t go near the liquor cabinet until at least 3 in the afternoon.Have you ever considered if your "today"... (show quote)
Nov 11, 2017 09:36:13 #
Kevyn wrote:
As a rule I️ don’t go near the liquor cabinet until at least 3 in the afternoon.
??????WTF are you talking about - evidently your comprehension level is low this morning. Did you even read the post??
Nov 11, 2017 10:23:12 #
Kevyn wrote:
As a rule I️ don’t go near the liquor cabinet until at least 3 in the afternoon.
The discussion was about modifying your home so you can stay in it as you age. Maybe you were trying to be funny?
Nov 11, 2017 10:30:05 #
debeda wrote:
The discussion was about modifying your home so you can stay in it as you age. Maybe you were trying to be funny?
He's about as funny as a turd in a punch bowl...
Nov 11, 2017 11:19:23 #
Nov 11, 2017 11:35:07 #
SGM B wrote:
??????WTF are you talking about - evidently your comprehension level is low this morning. Did you even read the post??
He was joking.
He doesn't do that often. I'd encourage it if I were you.
Nov 11, 2017 11:43:33 #
Kevyn wrote:
As a rule I️ don’t go near the liquor cabinet until at least 3 in the afternoon.
I've been taking care of my Ma for about a year now. She keeps losing bits of her feet to arterial sclerosis and diabetes. Terrible combination! She's spent 3 months of the last year in the hospital.
Making the place handicapped friendly has been problematic since Ma is a CLUTTER FREAK!
She has a bazillion mementoes, antiques, doo-dads etc. and she likes to have them all in sight!
Sigh!
I do my best. I stay away from the liquor cabinet, period! And we both smoke weed all day. Keeps me calm and keeps her in her chair. She isn't supposed to be ON her foot to begin with and she's none too steady on her feet even with a walker.
The good news is that her feet have improved a bit since her last surgery.
Nov 11, 2017 11:49:28 #
SGM B wrote:
A turd in the punch bowl? Isn’t that a rather extreme way to get folks to lay off the sauce?He's about as funny as a turd in a punch bowl...
Nov 11, 2017 14:03:16 #
I find a tall, deep, bookcase or large entertainment center is a good corral for "collectibles" to be displayed.
A digital camera and slide show method of presentation of "boxed" collectibles helps to keep them from getting damaged.
Maybe you could tape mom talking about the how, where, why "things" came to be in her collection.
Film and get her talking about things before she decides how to group like things with like for display or boxing them up so they won't get damaged when you clean.
Dust cannot be good for her breathing if she is diabetic. Many diabetics have oxygen level issues. Label boxes and Switch out contents for display.
Note: There should be a clear pathway for walker to seating, lighting, windows, doorways.
A study chair with arms and a seat that is high enough for her to get out of easily.
Grab rails and a toilet seat assist if necessary in the bathroom.
Grab rail beside the bed for getting in and out of bed and turning over.
Step stool to assist getting into bed.
Even thresholds between rooms can be a barrier when one is using a walker.
Note: I bet those feet are supposed to be elevated. I've found a bean bag chair makes a better foot rest than anything else I've tried and it doesn't "bark" your shins. The bean bag chairs come in different colors and styles so you should be able to find one that fits the home's style.
No rugs or cords to trip upon, no towers of things that might fall.
Trash of course should be disposed of properly, even if one must put it in a "recycle" collection that disappears on trash day.
Dirty clothing in hampers and none on floor.
Note: Experienced with living with limited mobility persons in home environment, including myself.
A digital camera and slide show method of presentation of "boxed" collectibles helps to keep them from getting damaged.
Maybe you could tape mom talking about the how, where, why "things" came to be in her collection.
Film and get her talking about things before she decides how to group like things with like for display or boxing them up so they won't get damaged when you clean.
Dust cannot be good for her breathing if she is diabetic. Many diabetics have oxygen level issues. Label boxes and Switch out contents for display.
Note: There should be a clear pathway for walker to seating, lighting, windows, doorways.
A study chair with arms and a seat that is high enough for her to get out of easily.
Grab rails and a toilet seat assist if necessary in the bathroom.
Grab rail beside the bed for getting in and out of bed and turning over.
Step stool to assist getting into bed.
Even thresholds between rooms can be a barrier when one is using a walker.
Note: I bet those feet are supposed to be elevated. I've found a bean bag chair makes a better foot rest than anything else I've tried and it doesn't "bark" your shins. The bean bag chairs come in different colors and styles so you should be able to find one that fits the home's style.
No rugs or cords to trip upon, no towers of things that might fall.
Trash of course should be disposed of properly, even if one must put it in a "recycle" collection that disappears on trash day.
Dirty clothing in hampers and none on floor.
Note: Experienced with living with limited mobility persons in home environment, including myself.
Nov 11, 2017 20:37:19 #
4 old vets went to Applebee's for veterans free food. John just had an aluminum ramp installed and it covers the porch area also welded post and adjustable elevations a very well done aluminum erector set all installed by the VA .
The food was good and I enjoyed the outing. The ramp was the deal of the day.
The food was good and I enjoyed the outing. The ramp was the deal of the day.
ExperienceCounts wrote:
I find a tall, deep, bookcase or large entertainme... (show quote)
Nov 11, 2017 22:15:50 #
BigMike wrote:
He was joking.
He doesn't do that often. I'd encourage it if I were you.
He doesn't do that often. I'd encourage it if I were you.
You go right ahead and encourage him if you want, I think I'll pass. 😜
Nov 11, 2017 22:47:34 #
ExperienceCounts wrote:
I find a tall, deep, bookcase or large entertainme... (show quote)
Appreciate it. Following those suggestions will be...epic.
Ma's gonna resist.Nov 11, 2017 23:52:22 #
BigMike wrote:
I've been taking care of my Ma for about a year no... (show quote)
You stay the course for her and what a Son you are!!!
Glad to read her feet are better.. How about a wheelchair to keep her off her feet and help you out too?? I know I can hear her saying “ no wheel chair for me” but~~~~~
Likes her clutter where she can see it, does she..?? Put it up higher on shelves if needed, and what she doesn’t see won’t hurt a thing...
Stay tight and know we are all right here should you need us!! We have broad shoulders, arms to hug you when needed and ears to listen through those moments of frustration.. Cared for my mom 18 months not complaining one bit!! I cherished it then and now cherish what we shared together..You will do the very same, running yourself down with all you do too..Been there I know what your going through..
And Mike when all said and done you will have peace because you lived it with her!! What a beautiful man you truly are!!
Nov 12, 2017 08:33:22 #
ExperienceCounts wrote:
Have you ever considered if your "today"... (show quote)
I designed and built my own house in 2008. I specifically set it up as my retirement house. It’s a ranch on a slab, big French doors to be able to get things in and out easily, no hallways, no steps no stairs and a wide open floor plan. I’ve been in it almost 10 years and I am completely satisfied with it.
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