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Last Updated 20th January 2020
Electric overhead hoists can be a space-saving and convenient transfer option for the home. Overhead hoists are also often better suited for lifting a...
Read more about "Can I use an electric overhead hoist at home, without installing it on the ceiling?"
The main issue with grab rail installation into fibreglass is fourfold. Fibreglass exposure from working with it; Waterproofing; Fibreglass crack...
Read more about "Grab rail installation into fibreglass showers or modular units"
If stairs are unavoidable, builders should talk to owners about how the stairs might be adapted in the future. For instance, builders could ensure tha...
Read more about "Is compliance with the Building Code of Australia - 04 stair design principles for staircases sufficient?"
Last Updated 28th January 2020
There are no Standards available giving recommendations for flooring solutions that can prevent falls as well as injuries from the falls and from self...
Read more about "Is the wet-pour rubber flooring suitable for indoor and bathroom use? What type of flooring is recommended for (interior) residential spaces of people that tend to fall and/or self-harm? Are there any relevant standards?"
Last Updated 21st January 2020
Basic ideas include storing dangerous items in locked cabinets or use hidden switches and control lockouts. Smart stoves are a useful innovation. Sma...
Read more about "Kitchen design aspects I might need to consider for cognitive impairment and attention issues"
Typically, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) calls up AS 1428.1 for technical specifications relating to grabrail provision for people with a disab...
Read more about "Should builders add a grabrail besides the toilet based on Australian Standards for Access and Mobility (AS 1428.1)?"
Any underdevelopment or diminishment of capacities impacts a persons ability to transport themselves independently and safely. Mobility requires a fir...
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The Australian population is ageing. The current life expectancy is 81.5 years for females and 75.9 years for males. The likelihood of reporting mobi...
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In Australia there are no Building Standards that provide recommended dimensions. Historically this was a supplementary recommendation in AS1428.2 199...
Read more about "What dimensions are required for a Platform step for mobility frame and walker access?"
Home modifications are changes made to the home environment to help people to be more independent and safe in their own home and reduce any risk of in...
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