Ten Reasons why you should adapt your home and garden

Home adaptation is the way forward.

Adapted living

I came across an article called "10 of the most compelling reasons to consider buying a retirement village property" This I might add was before COVID 19 came into our world.

Excellent facilities.
A more suitable place to live.
You will still own your own home.
Holding on to independence.
Access to help needed.
Staying as a couple.
Flexible accommodation.
Security.
Sense of community.
Less reliance on your car or public transport.

This seemed like a fair list to think about, so I went through each reason and tried to give a reason why someone would choose not to stay in their own home! So, my "Ten reasons why you should adapt your home and stay put"

Adapt your home and garden you already have excellent facilities.
What better place to live than the home you have, surrounded by memories & people you know?
You own your home already.
In your home you are independent, adapt to your needs and then adapt again.
There are many in-home care companies with great reputations.
So, you cannot be a couple in your existing home?
Adapt your own home and garden to suit your needs.
House alarms, neighbours, technology monitoring.
You have lived in your home for over 20 years, I think there is no better sense of community already there.
What happens if you want to go to the shop, pick your grandchildren up, call on a friend or visit the sea?

I do see the benefits for some people who may need round the clock care or their families live away and having them in a serviced apartment is piece of mind. But with what we know now is it better to stay in your existing home, adapt it. Be free to walk or sit in your garden and enjoy the surroundings. Holding on to your independence does not mean you need to give up.

"Everyone should be able to live in their own home independent, safe and with dignity"

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

Steve Michael is very committed to making the world a better place to be for people living with dementia

"Steve has sought advice from us at the Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester, on how small adaptations to people own homes can make a big difference to the way their quality of life and the way they experience the world. Ensuring people with dementia can continue to live full and autonomous lives is key to living well"
Teresa Atkinson
Senior Research Fellow, Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester

Senior Home Solutions are unique in enabling people to live well in their own homes

"My course teaches that with the right level of support people can live very well with dementia and other age-related challenges. Steve and Senior Home Solutions are unique in their experience and in their ability to provide the type of innovative interior design solutions that enable people to maintain their independence in their own homes."
Colette Sunner
Educator and Dementia Awareness Advocate

Senior Home Solutions work is invaluable for people living with dementia

"The interior design work that Steve and his team at Senior Home Solutions undertake has proven invaluable for individuals who are striving to live well with dementia and other age-related challenges. It's Steve's empathetic and detailed approach that makes the difference."
Dr. Richard Bennett,
Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist, Think Psychology

Senior Home Solutions Work is exemplary

"I have to say the service and quality of work carried out by Mr Steve Michael of www.seniorhomesolutions.co.uk is exemplary, especially since all the changes needed had to be agreed remotely then completed before my move from Scotland to Birmingham to ensure my new ensuite bathroom was accessible for me from day one. Steve made the whole thing a pleasure and kept me informed by calling and sending me photographs showing the progress made. When I arrived he even was able to make a couple of small last minute changes that I had omitted. All in all a faultless experience. In case there is any doubt, I am a now a fan and have absolutely no reservations in recommending Mr Steve Michael and his company to arrange and complete any project.."
Kevin Shields,
Client, 2022

Senior Home Solutions have devised the innovative handrail called “Grab A Rail ™” . A simple, but effective solution that can be retro fitted, cost effectively and at speed to new and existing rooms, helping to prevent falls in the most dangerous place in the home: The Kitchen.

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