In this town in Eure, workshops to make seniors feel good at home

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Power enjoy for a long timewe live comfortably, practically and safely: this is the objective of the meetings organized for seniors by the SOLIHA Normandie Seine association. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the first meeting took place, that of presentation, in the entertainment area of ​​La Saussaye (Eure).

A series of four sessionscompletely free, takes place at the initiative of the CCAS (Communal Social Action Center) led by Michel Loisel. This action is supported by the Conference of Financers of Eure, which brings together different organizations with a social vocation.

A practical, secure and comfortable home

Coralie Tantot is occupational therapist. She works within SOLIHA (SOLIdaires pour l’HAbitat): “We offer advice allowing you to maintain autonomy of the person in their daily actions. » In the first presentation session, Coralie outlined three principles that guide her approach: the practical aspect of the home is essential, this can be achieved through its layout. You have to secure your home: she gives the example of carpets, which are susceptible to falls. Finally, everyone must feel good at home, hence the resulting feeling of comfort.

The speaker then presented some examples of solutions. Access to the home must sometimes be rethought, by providing an access ramp or a handrail. Inside, perhaps it is necessary improve lightinget facilitate the passage in narrow parts. On a daily basis, the kitchen space benefits from being organized, by rethinking the furniture to facilitate its accessibility. In the bathroom, grab bars offer a well-known solution, and a thermostatic mixer tap can prevent burns.

One of the people present, Christiane Germain, shared her experience: “I am lucky to live in an apartment that was designed for people with disabilities. So I am already benefiting from some of the recommended adjustments. But new ideas abound in Coralie Tantot's presentation, and I will follow all the next sessions. »

A converted truck

SOLIHA has a converted truck where everyone can see the proposed solutions. After this presentation meeting, a first module took place Tuesday November 26, entitled “Being comfortable at home”, then will come a second on Tuesday December 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., “Make your life easier,” then a third on Tuesday December 10always from 2 to 4 p.m., for “Housing development and existing financing”, always in the entertainment area.

Michel Loisel, who runs the CCAS, hopes that many Saulcé residents will be present during these “very enriching” sessions.

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