Fall Prevention Series: Bathroom
When considering fall prevention, it’s important to remember a vast majority of senior falls happen in the bathroom. Bathrooms have notoriously slippery, wet surfaces. In fact, if we had to give a label to the the room that poses the biggest threat to the overall health of seniors, it’d be the bathroom. So, how can […]
Fall Prevention Series: Lighting
Often when we think of fall prevention, we think of things like trip hazards or adding grab bars or handrails in the bathroom. But did you know that your risk of falling in your home more than doubles if you have reduced vision? So how can you offset your risk of falling with decreasing vision? […]
Fall Prevention Series: Footwear
According to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated for falls each year, and one out of five falls causes a serious injury, like a broken bone or head injury. Many of those injuries could have been avoided by using fall prevention measures. This topic of footwear probably isn’t talked about as much as […]
How to Safely Remove Snow and Ice From Your Wheelchair Ramp
Just like your sidewalk, over the winter months your wheelchair ramp will inevitably accumulate snow and ice . Here’s how to safely remove snow and ice from your wheelchair ramp this winter. 1. Don’t Use Rock Salt on Your Ramp Rock salt is corrosive and will damage the aluminum. Instead, use a pet-safe ice melting […]
Will a Stairlift Fit My Stairs?
Staircases come in all shapes and sizes, and you might wonder if a stairlift can be used on your staircase. In most cases, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Most stairs can be fitted with one of two types of stairlifts – straight rail or curved rail. Straight Rail Stairlifts Straight rail stairlifts rely on […]
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 […]
