door lock for elderly

[billmj10]

Just had a new double glazed door fitted for 94 year old lady with slight dementia and found that she hasnt the strenth to lift handle even with both hands so she can lock door with key, has to lock door inside and outside as she dose go out sometimes, tried her at my house with the nob insde that you turn to lock but still had to lift handle first even though mine was very light couldnt do it any ideas please,billm iam her p.o.a. so want to get it right for her.

 

[Gazman16]

Maybe able to switch the door mech to a slam lock (engaged the multipoint locking automatically so no need to lift a handle)
Would probably need help from the door supplier/fitters as its a fairly complex task to get the right system and fit it.

I'm afraid to say depending on the door/company it may well work out cheaper to get a whole new door made/fitted.


I think there are some bar type tools that can be used to extend the handles so less leverage is required but don't know anything about them personally.

 

[Tigercubrider]

First thing that springs to mind is a simple tube to extend the handle?
But an occupational health person could probably find something?

 

[Tigercubrider]

https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/...-122mm-screws-in-anodised-gold-paris-handles/