There is a range of equipment available to help maintain your independence when moving around the house. From mobility aids and fall detectors to grab rails and adaptations there are a lot of options available to you.
Equipment can be privately purchased from a wide range of retailers both online and on the high street. If you feel that you need further information or advice, please contact William Merritt Centre for impartial and professional advice and assessment, or call Adult Social Care on 0113 222 4401 to make a referral for assessment with the Leeds Equipment Service.
Dementia Ready Homes
Being able to navigate the home is an important part of maintaining confidence and independence.
Navigate through our hallway to find out about aids and equipment that can help you feel confident in getting around your home.
Strong patterns such as stripes and zigzags can be perceived as moving objects, and highly contrasting floor tones can look like steps or holes, leading to confusion.
Flecks on flooring can resemble dirt, which can lead to falls as people may try to pick them up. Shiny surfaces can cause glare and reflections.
Ideally, floors should have minimal difference in tone.
The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is used to measure tone (not colour). The LRV is 100 percent for white surfaces and zero percent for black ones. A 30% LRV difference is recommended between floors and walls
Contrast is useful for making elements in the room easier to detect. To make furniture stand out, use tones that contrast with walls and floors. It is also useful to define the edge of plates by using crockery that contrasts with the table or tablecloth.
Using tonal contrast for doors, door knockers and handrails can increase visibility and lower the chance of accidents .