Annikki's mother, Hilja, was finding it difficult to use the front steps at Kampitie as the height of the step was too much. It took over an hour to bring her in the last time we took her out. So we had to resort to an Invalid Taxi and a wheelchair to take her in and out of the house.
Inside the house Hilja is still able to move around with her walker.
When we discussed this with the Social Worker in charge of Old Age Persons with Disabilities, the team of engineers and carpenters came and examined the premises.
They felt it would be easier to use the wheelchair if the front was broadened.
On Friday last, the carpenter came and finished most of the work. He then completed it on Monday. I recorded the progress of the work.
It was difficult to turn the wheelchair twice
when getting in and out of the house
The new front was created in 9 steps. (Click to see the enlarged image.)
1. Remove old front. 2. Put frame for platform.
3. Put support for platform. 4. Complete platform.
5. Completed platform. 6. Build steps.
7. Complete Steps. 8. Steps, front view. 9. Steps, side view.
And the complete frontage is truly unique after the handrails were put.
Kampitie has a great new front. It will now be possible to take Hilja out in the summertime to enjoy the garden and also take her for a walk in the wheelchair, something that has not been possible for a couple of years.
Now we have to wait till Annikki puts her fingers to making this frontage a work of art!
I can guarantee you it will be unique.
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