Caregiver guiding a patient with a gait beltWe Provide High-Quality Gait Belts for Residents in Marquette, MI, and Throughout the Upper Peninsula

The primary concern for those with limited mobility and balance problems is falling down and being seriously injured. Even with proper support from a caregiver, there is a risk that either person may become unbalanced during the transfer. Thankfully, there is a product available to help caregivers transfer people with mobility issues between rooms more safely: gait belts. Barrier Free Store is the company to turn to in Marquette, Michigan, and throughout the Upper Peninsula for accessibility products.

Gait Belts for Fall Prevention

A gait belt, also referred to as a transfer belt, is an accessibility device that wraps around the waist of an individual with mobility issues. Their caregiver then secures the belt with a large buckle and holds on to it as they transfer the person between rooms or into a wheelchair. Gait belts are generally made from sturdy canvas or nylon to maximize safety and stability.

These devices allow for safer transfer to the intended destination, but they also help both individuals maintain stability, thus reducing the risk of falls and injuries. Gait belts also ensure that the caregiver doesn’t injure their back when lifting the person. These belts are a fantastic solution for keeping homes navigable.

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Barrier Free Store is here to help our aging and disabled community members live safely in their homes. Gait belts can help by minimizing the risk of falls and injuries. Let us help you today—we’re members of the Home Builders Association of the Upper Peninsula (HBAUP) and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), so you can also rest easy knowing that we offer the best accessibility products for all different mobility requirements.

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“My dad’s strength deteriorated over a short period of time due to medicines he needed to take. Your company provided prompt service. We most appreciated the person who had the foresight to have a stair lift in stock because my dad basically needed an emergency installation for his safety and mine, so we could safely get upstairs. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and quick assistance at a difficult time. My dad loves the lift!”

“My stair climber has made it possible for me to stay in my home and I am pleased with the bathroom remodel/updates. The employees are very friendly, efficient, helpful, and polite!”

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