by Mr. K.
Sukumaran
Right design in each
room & some useful gadgets go a long way in making Senior Citizens life
comfortable.
These are days when
we often come across instances of risk to life and property when elders such as senior citizens live alone in
their houses built decades ago.
Some of the common
hazards they face are tripping & slipping on the floor or / in the bathroom,
which causes serious physical injury.
The reducing physical agility is a cause of concern for the aged.
Modified to Physical
Conditions..!
Many homes are,
therefore, being built or / modified to
suit the physical conditions &
general needs of the senior citizens..
In the West, as a
matter of rule, parents live alone as the children move out to charter their
own course in life.
Even in an Indian
situation, we find that there are more & more ‘home alone’ elders these
days who like to protect their privacy & personal comforts.
Basic
Safety Requirements..!
Some of the common
requirements for a ‘senior’ occupant of a house are:
^^ Access to the
entry point without climbing stairs
^^ Wheel-chair access
to the main hall and even the bedrooms.
^^ Bathroom at the
same level as the bedroom.
^^ Cupboards at low
height, both in the bedrooms & the bathrooms
** Non-slippery floors
** Adjustable beds
& bedside tables
** Fire &
burglary alarms
** Protective grill
doors & windows
** Very easily
turnable door knobs.
** Technology to the
rescue
Use
Electronic Gadgets..!
Many electronic
gadgets & other facilities are now
being offered to facilitate safe and comfortable living in one’s old age.
Src : Hindu - HABIT
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