Stairs Need Not Be ‘Out Of Bounds’ For Those Living Independently, UK

More and more older people are being encouraged and assisted to remain living in their own homes. In doing so, they desire and deserve the full freedom of their home - irrespective of any mobility or physical limitations they may have. However, climbing and descending stairs can be a grave concern, both for these older people and their caregivers, who fear the risk and consequence of an unnecessary fall.

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Filed under: Caregivers on December 4th, 2008