5 Holiday Safety Tips for Hosting Seniors in Your Home
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings. Gatherings require preparation, and you might instantly be thinking about food and decorations. But one thing that is often forgotten in the preparations is fall prevention – especially for elderly guests. With that in mind, we’ve put together some holiday home safety tips for seniors. 5 Ways to Make Your […]
Aging In Place Guide 2021
What is Aging in Place? Aging in place means living out your golden years in your own home, rather than moving to a facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. According to AARP, over 90% of seniors would prefer to stay at home even if they start to need daily assistance. Unfortunately, despite […]
Discharging from the Hospital
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you or a loved one are close to discharging from a hospital or rehab facility. Facilities are focused on giving you the best care possible while you’re admitted, but planning for discharge often stops short of considering how you will continue to recover in your own home. […]
Ultimate Wheelchair Ramp Guide – Updated 2024
Whether you’re about to discharge from a hospital or rehab, or you’re just having more trouble getting around these days, this is your comprehensive wheelchair ramp guide. Table of Contents Who needs a wheelchair ramp? Types of wheelchair ramps What are ADA guidelines for ramps? The 1:12 rule Maximum rise rule Minimum width rule Landings […]
Ultimate Stairlift Guide – Updated 2024
With an aging population and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are looking for ways to “age in place.” The good news is they don’t have to look far to find solutions like stairlifts. This guide is designed to help answer the most commonly asked stairlift questions. Table of Contents What is a […]
How much does a wheelchair ramp cost?
The calculator below can be a good place to start. Tell us how many steps you have leading to your home for a quick estimate. So now you have a quick estimate, but let’s take a deeper dive into how we calculate the cost of a wheelchair ramp. For the sake of this article, let’s […]
What is a Home Safety Evaluation?
How does an evaluation help with senior home safety? A professional senior home safety evaluation is a thorough assessment of potential hazards in and around your home. Home hazards include anything that can cause injury, lead to a fire or lead to flooding in your home. Also, some hazards can jeopardize your safety by making […]
How to Assess an Aging Parent
Assessing an aging parent is often difficult. They can be really good at masking their difficulties, even when they are aware that they are slipping. Try to not deny what you are seeing. Do your best to observe and recognize changes before it becomes unsafe for your loved one. Timing is everything, and talking to […]
COVID & Nursing Homes: Are They Safe?
Are nursing homes safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? Data shows older people and those with diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and other chronic illnesses are at higher risk than the general population. Unfortunately, nursing home residents generally fall into the most vulnerable category. Not only that, but some studies show at least 40% of all COVID deaths […]
How to Modify Your Home for a Mobility-Challenged Loved One
So you’ve decided it’s time to bring your loved one home from a nursing facility, but before you can do that you need to get your home ready. Where should you start? Here are some tips to modify your home for a disabled loved one. Getting In & Out Can your loved one physically get […]
