Your bathroom should provide a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience. However, as we get older everyday life can start to present new challenges and as we become less mobile, the bathroom is often the first room in the house that becomes unsuitable. Along with kitchens, bathrooms are one of the spaces you use the most, they also happen to be …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Developing dementia can be an anxious and challenging time, not just for the person themselves but also for their friends and family. However, daily living can be made easier for the for all concerned with some specialist home adaptations explains David Walter, Mobility Specialist from Home Solutions. “Families living with dementia are likely to need support and there are many …
