Many senior citizens wish to live in their own four walls for as long as possible. Often, only a few adaptations are needed to make this possible. In a show apartment in Roth, various aids and conversions are presented that make living in old age more comfortable and safer. Even small changes such as a stair lift or an automatically opening front door can make everyday life considerably easier and delay a move to a care home. Bayerischer Runfunk (br.de) draws attention to this.
The show apartment demonstrates how well thought-out technical solutions can improve everyday life. A motorized armchair that helps residents to stand up or a toilet that enables independent intimate hygiene offer residents more independence. Such aids can be expensive, but even simple solutions such as non-slip floor coverings or a retrofitted bar for opening windows can significantly improve quality of life, often at low cost. When it comes to bathroom and kitchen fittings in particular, senior citizens can achieve barrier-free use with little effort.
Despite the advantages, many older people still shy away from using modern technology. According to Christian Marguliés, Chairman of the City Seniors' Council in Nuremberg, many senior citizens have reservations about technical aids. However, slightly younger senior citizens are more interested in smart technology that can make their everyday lives easier. However, with the right adaptations and aids, senior citizens can still live safely and comfortably at home even in old age.
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