The Lehigh Valley is home to many excellent medical facilities that most residents depend on for quality care. For serious cases, the first few weeks after returning home from a hospital or rehab stay are critical. During this time, daily tasks can present unexpected safety risks, especially for individuals with limited mobility, reduced endurance, or a high risk of falls. There are also concerns for the caregiver(s) as well.
Mobility limitations can turn common, familiar surroundings into unexpected hazards. Power Stair Lifts offers some tips and solutions for a safe transition.
What are our main concerns after discharge?
Risk of falling Many patients return home with weakness, pain, or balance challenges that significantly increase their risk of falling.
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Caregiver safety Caregivers are often called upon to help patients move about the property, including up and down inside and outside steps. This can pose safety issues as caregivers struggle to stabilize the patient. To wheelchair-bound patients, one step can seem like a mountain.
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What are the top priorities for home safety?
Bedroom safety The bedroom should be a safe, comfortable, familiar, and supportive space. Take some time to consider everyday tasks, like transferring in and out of bed, possibly moving and repositioning the bed, and nighttime trips to the bathroom.
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Bathroom safety Bathrooms are high-risk areas due to hard surfaces and tight spaces. Be aware of the strength and stability needed to get on and off the toilet. Can the patient manage their clothing and hygiene during this time? When bathing, seated showers are safer for individuals with balance issues or endurance limitations.
How do we ensure our loved one can perform the most basic task: entering and navigating the home?
Pains and weaknesses, especially after an operation or therapy session, can make movements such as walking and holding onto supports difficult. Can a caregiver patiently and steadily bear the weight of supporting or even lifting a patient? Is this difficulty temporary or permanent?
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Along with other considerations, discharging a patient shouldn’t mean worrying about what happens after they walk out the door. With Power Stair Lift’s solutions, you can send patients home safely—and on time. Power Stair Lifts products and services provide peace of mind for patients, caregivers, and their loved ones.
Power Stair Lifts is based in the Lehigh Valley and is locally owned. We believe in price transparency. Not only do we provide our installation price, free one-year service warranty, and three-year parts warranty, but we will also disclose the cost of replacement batteries, preventative maintenance, annual service visits, repair fees, and a multi-year warranty. We pride ourselves not only on being the local company that Lehigh Valley residents trust but also the company that earns your business with quality service and fair prices.
If you live in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Macungie, Schnecksville, Whitehall, Coopersburg, Quakertown, Kutztown, Northampton, Emmaus, Catasauqua, Nazareth, or another Lehigh Valley location, call Power Stair Lifts for a free in-home estimate. We are independently owned and operated—not a franchise—and our mission is to serve our neighbors and community. Click through our site at powerstairlifts.com or call 484-895-1188 to schedule your free home assessment and estimate.
