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...
Ways to Prevent Fall in Your Bathroom
Slips and falls inside your home are inevitable. And while you can always be extra careful inside your own space, taking necessary precautions to help keep your aging loved ones injury-free is also very important. And since your bathroom is one of the most dangerous...
Safety Class for Seniors
Last April 1, the Lake in the Hills Police Department held a senior safety class for free. The class addressed various safety issues including senior abuse, scams, personal safety, defensive tactics, travel safety and situation awareness. Meg Krase of Senior Services...
Safety Checklist for Seniors
According to statistics, there are over 8 million emergency room visits every year because of falls. Unfortunately, sixty percent of those who die from fall are senior citizens. To help keep your home safer for your senior loved ones, here is a checklist. Install...
Tips on How to Keep Your Outdoor Space Safe for Seniors
Now that warm weather is finally here, a lot of people suddenly want to be outdoors. However, staying in your outdoor space can pose safety threat not only to your young children but also to your senior loved ones. Below are some tips on how you can modify your...
Tips on How to Ensure Senior Safety at Home
Anything can happen to your senior loved ones who are living independently at home. To help ensure their own safety, here are some tips you should keep in mind. Install a home surveillance system to allow you to check in your senior loved ones via smartphone. Install...
Tips for Elderly People Who Visit the Emergency
According to statistics, roughly 19.6 senior citizens visited the emergency department in 2009 and 2010. And because this can be a very stressful experience, here are some quick tips to keep in mind when you have a senior loved one visiting the emergency department....
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Assessing your space and make sure it is free from any potential hazards is a great way to help prevent falls in senior citizens. Remember that hazards can be present in every room including bathrooms and staircases. To help ensure the safety of your elderly loved...