Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
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There is nothing like a good armchair to read, watch television, rest or even take a short nap. This armchair is all the more perfect as its armrests are wide and solid and as its bottom is at the right height to enable you to slowly sit down and effortlessly stand up. The firmness of the bottom can also make transfers and movements easier or more difficult. Lastly, the lounge chair should not skid on the floor.
>> Add a pillow on the bottom of the armchair,
>> Put rubber stamps under the 4 legs,
>> There can sometimes be wheels under some armchairs; make sure that they are blocked during transfers,
>>Think about putting the objects you frequently use within hand reach: telephone, remote control, magazine, glasses, glass of water, etc.
Also read 'Transfers'
You can install the following equipment in your living room:
- Wedges: whether made of plastic or wood, they are placed under the feet of the armchair to make it higher.
- Rubber stamps: they are placed under the feet of the armchair to prevent it from skidding on the floor.
- An armchair equipped with an electric elevating device: this highly comfortable armchair makes it possible to lie down and sit up more easily.
- A long handle reacher: this small technical aid makes it possible to pick up objects that fell to the floor without bending over. They exist in various sizes.
