Stairlift, the elderly and the government

Government policy is aimed at ensuring that citizens with health problems continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. This policy is closely aligned with what citizens themselves usually want. In the coming years, many nursing homes and sheltered housing schemes will be closed down, as a result of which approximately 100,000 citizens will have to continue living in their own homes. According to senior citizens' organisations, this policy can only be realised if there is sufficient housing that is or can be physically adapted for people with disabilities. This includes no thresholds, doors suitable for wheelchairs, bathrooms and bedrooms on the ground floor, etc.

Adapting your home

When a house cannot be adapted, or cannot be adapted quickly enough, it often leads to unwanted situations. An example of this is breaking a hip by falling down the stairs or slipping in the shower. Such fall incidents cost the community EUR 60 million annually in medical costs. The lack of (timely) home adaptations also leads to unnecessary recourse to informal care and professional help. It is therefore important that the supply of life-proof homes meets the demand that will exist in the future. By adapting one's own home in time, one can respond to this demand. The only question is how this can be put into practice within society.

Stairlift options for you

There are numerous possibilities for making the home habitable again. You can apply for a stairlift and find out about the various options. This will give you a good idea of whether it makes sense for you to purchase a stairlift. Perhaps it is a better option to purchase a home lift. The choice is entirely up to you. We would be happy to help you with this search.

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