Individuals utilize wheelchairs for a large variety of reasons. Wheelchairs are a highly popular choice – in terms of mobility devices – and are, generally, considered to be the safest option for those who have a desire to maintain their independence. Despite the...
5 Reasons Why a Barrier-Free Bathroom is The Way to Go
A barrier-free bathroom is a specially-designed space that accommodates individuals with disabilities, long-term injuries, and those suffering from movement limitations due to the natural aging process. The space within these rooms is opened up and accessible features...
How Can Ceiling Lifts Help Caregivers Safely Transport Overweight Patients?
Establishing a safe environment – in terms of patient care – is a challenging endeavor; however, the challenge grows and complications develop when it comes to overweight patients. This stems from the fact that the extra weight on the individual and the proper...
Senior Eye Problems and The Impact of Those Issues
As we age, our vision changes. These changes may involve the inability to distinguish appropriately between certain colors, complications seeing while driving during the evening, nighttime, and early morning hours, challenges adjusting to certain levels of glare, or...
How to Create a Well-Lit Home for Your Older Loved One
It is a well-known fact that most older adults have a desire to remain in their homes and independent for as long as possible. The question is, is it truly safe? If you are reading this, it is quite likely that you feel as if your loved one’s home is not as safe as it...
How to Make Stairs Safe for Seniors and Those with Movement-Limiting Disabilities
One of the biggest challenges that we face as we age is limited range of motion. This is also a challenge for those that suffer from a movement-limited disability. When an individual starts to experience complications in movement, one of the most dangerous components...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Seniors That Value Their Health, Safety, and Independence
As Christmas draws near, many are struggling to think of the perfect gift for an aging parent, grandparent, or other loved older loved one. This is often a challenging endeavor because many of the seniors that we know and love often seem to have everything that they...
The 3 Most Dangerous Areas of the Home for Seniors
When we hear and consider the word “home”, it often invokes calming thoughts of comfort, family, and safety. However, statistics indicate that unintentional injuries sustained within the home result in an astonishing 21 million doctor visits a year, and approximately...
Integrating Wheelchair Ramps Aid in Promoting Independence Among Those with Limited Mobility
A wheelchair ramp is a type of home modification that helps to promote high levels of independence among those that experience limitations with their mobility and must utilize a wheelchair to move from one area to another. The ramp is a type of retrofit or a type of...
Platform Wheelchair Lifts Provide Optimal Maneuverability In and Around the Home
As a wheelchair user, you face many issues – in terms of maneuverability. Getting around and accessing key areas is a challenging endeavor. This is especially true when it comes to getting in and out of your home and accessing certain indoor regions of your home....
Simple Strategies to Optimizing Your Loved One’s Mobility Quickly after Surgery
There are several discomforts and complications that may impact your loved one immediately after having surgery; however, the most challenging – according to most – is the onset of mobility problems. When one experiences problems with mobility, they may find that they...
3 Benefits Associated with a Barrier-Free, Walk-In Tub
According to statistics, a total of 80% of all falls occur in the bathroom. If you suffer from an injury, certain medical conditions, or limited mobility due to the natural aging process that puts you at risk for a fall, it is imperative that you carefully examine...
Suction Grab Bars Are Easy to Install and Inexpensive, But Considered to be Potentially Dangerous
Individuals that suffer from certain medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries may experience complications with mobility. These people are also more vulnerable to experiencing injuries sustained as a result of falls as a result of their mobility issues. According...
Ceiling Lifts Offer Numerous Advantages to Caregivers
Caregiving is a challenging job. It is even more challenging when the individual that the caregiver is caring for suffers from mobility issues. It does not matter if the problem is as small as difficulty in walking or as complicated as the complete dysfunction of the...
Stair Lifts Offer Many Advantages to Individuals with Mobility Issues
Mobility issues - which are common among those with certain types of disabilities, medical conditions, and aging populations – have an immense amount of psychological, emotional, social, and physical-based consequences on those that experience them. Mobility problems...
Creating a Home with Accommodations for an Individual Suffering from a Limiting Disability
According to the national census, approximately 56.7 million individuals within the United States are living daily with a disability. These people commonly experience a range of limitations associated with the medical condition that has resulted in their disability....
Creating an Accessible, Barrier-Free Shower to Preserve Your Independence
Do you suffer from a physical limitation? Is a disability preventing you from performing daily activities, such as showering? Is your range of motion dwindling? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it is time to consider creating an accessible,...
Barrier-Free Remodeling Allows the Aging and Disabled to Maintain Their Independence
Individuals suffering from the effects of the natural aging process or a health-related disability still place a high value on their ability to live independently, despite the challenges that may bring. Maintaining independence - despite obstacles – allows a person...
Tips on Keeping Your Bathroom Safe for Seniors
Bathroom is one of the most important places you need to pay attention to if you have aging loved ones living with you at home. Truth is, everyday routine such as washing up and bathing can be challenging for many older adults. So to make sure your senior loved ones...
Home Lighting Tips to Help Ensure Senior Safety
One of the most important aspects that need attention when it comes to keeping your home safe for your aging loved ones is lighting. A better and sufficient lighting can actually help create a safer home especially if you have seniors to consider. Below are some tips...