Home Solutions has some exciting news for those who are aged over 60 or registered with a disability. You could be entitled to VAT reductions on mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Many people are unaware that there are VAT reductions on lots of goods for the over 60’s, and if you have a long term illness or are registered with …
Future Proofing Your Home
Losing mobility through age or illness can have a huge impact on daily living. Even the smallest changes in our abilities can affect our lives in enormous ways, so it’s wise to think ahead when considering making any changes to our homes. When considering having alterations done to your home, the longer view is essential. A small extra spend at …
Plan now for early and post retirement living at home
Our homes reflect our lifestyles. We decorate them to represent who we are and arrange them to meet our needs as we pass through various stages in life. It makes sense, then, to adapt our homes ready for when we are older and less able by future-proofing in plenty of time. It is never too early to start future-proofing your …
Finding it Difficult to Balance?
If you have difficulty walking and getting around, or are worried about falling, there are so many products available to help. A walking stick is often the first recourse to give that extra stability. However, a walking stick that is suitable for one person may not necessarily be the best for another – take time to ensure you choose a …
Bellavita Bath Lift
If you love your bath but find it a struggle to climb in and out, the Bellavita bath lift may be the answer for you. The Bellavita is a reclining bath lift that helps the user get into and out of the bath as safely and comfortably as possible. Designed in conjunction with nursing professionals, the Bellavita bath lift is …
How to create a ‘carer-friendly’ accessible bathroom
According to the latest statistics, 3 in 5 of us will be carers for loved ones at some point in our lives, with or without the support of ‘home help’ provided by professional carers. So it makes sense when designing or adapting your bathroom at home to look at things that can make potential carer access easier too. Alan Kingdon …
Spring Clean your bathroom
Has your tile grout seen better days? Perhaps you are struggling to use your conventional bathroom because of impaired mobility? Maybe it is time to revitalise your bathroom and make some changes to make life easier. More and more people are turning to specialised bathroom and level access installation experts. Removing a bath and replacing it with a shower might …
VAT reductions from Home Solutions
Home Solutions has some exciting news for those who are aged over 60 or registered with a disability. You could be entitled to VAT reductions on mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Many people are unaware that there are VAT reductions on lots of goods for the over 60’s, and if you have a long term illness or are registered with …
Bathroom Adaptations
Caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically challenging. Adapting your home can make some of the day-to-day tasks easier to manage. Here Alan Kingdon from Home Solutions, explains how a few changes to your bathroom can make a big difference. It’s important to consider both the needs of the carer and of the person being cared for. …
Are you sitting comfortably?
If you sit in the same chair for long periods and find it difficult to sit down or get up, it might be time to consider a chair that lifts you, to help you stand up and sit down. The right chair can help keep you independent enabling you to stay comfortably at home. To be comfortable, a chair needs …