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 […]
Should You Bring a Loved One Home from a Nursing Home?
COVID-19 changed life for most of us, but one of the hardest things to see is photos of loved ones in nursing homes peering out the windows at family. Not only that, but the news has been full of stories of seniors catching the virus in facilities. Families who once made the emotional decision to […]
