Need to make an apartment handicap accessable - any sugestions?

Hello Rita, I was amputated almost two years ago. The first thing I want to tell you is you will get through this even on the days it seems to hard. As far as flooring put away all throw rugs, you will be able to use them again in the future but for now they aren't safe. Beyond that I didn't changeany of my flooring. I have carpet in my living room and bedroom and linoleum in my kitchen and bath. The carpet is helpful for when you are on the floor doing your excercises. One thing you will want to have is a good recliner because you will spend a lot of time in it for awhile. A flat stool in your kitchen will become invaluable. While you are in the wheelchair you can use it to do prep work on and is usfull to sit on while you cook at the stove. Have a bag or basket that you can attach to your chair and keep everything in it you may think you'll need. It is frustrating to move into a chair or your bed and remember you forgot one thing. The bathroom is your most dangerous room. A lot of the things you need can be gotten from a medical supplies store, and if you can get your dr to write a prescription, most times insurance will pay for it. Spend the extra money to get a good shower chair, you won't regret it. Have a good nonslip mat for under neath it. Get a hand held shower head and put a bracket to hold it so it hit's your bath chair. I always use my walker to help me trasition into the tub and where I hang my towels while I'm in the shower. You can get arms for the side ofyour toilet that are easy to install. I have a front load washer and dryer so my bath stool was also useful for switching loads. Grab bars in the shower are also a great help. When I first came I did have a rail on the side of my bed because I was afraid of falling out. It's not necessary but if that extra measure means you can sleep better go for it. Have things to do that will help keep your mind and hand busy. Take all the physical you can and do the exercises everyday. Make sure your therapist is trained to workwith amputees. I am a right leg below knee and I have never had my vehicle modified. I have no problem driving. I found that the adjustments I made to my home before my surgery were probably the least helpful vs the ones I made after I came home. If you can find a local support I recommend it. It's a great way to get information and tips and tricks.I'm sure you will have many other questions or a day when you just want to vent to someone who understands. Feel free to reach out anytime and I will help the best I can, even if it's just to have a an understanding ear to litsen. Good luck you and God bless.

YouTube has a couple of ideas: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=make+an+apartment+handicap+accessible