Fall Risk in Michigan Higher Than Other Parts of Country

Michigan’s seniors face a higher fall risk compared to other states, with 29.4% of residents aged 65+ reporting falls in 2022, surpassing the national average of 27.1%. Factors like Michigan’s harsh winters and an increasingly active senior population contribute to this trend. At COR Freedom, we aim to proactively reduce fall risks through education and home accessibility solutions, empowering seniors to enjoy safer, more active lives. Stay tuned for a year of fall prevention tips and resources!

Tax Breaks and Other Funding for Accessible Home Upgrade

Making your home safer and more accessible doesn’t have to break the bank. Michigan homeowners can take advantage of various tax breaks, grants, and funding opportunities to offset the costs of accessibility upgrades. From federal deductions for medical expenses to state-specific programs like MSHDA grants, this guide provides essential resources to help you create a more accessible living space. Whether you’re a senior, a person with disabilities, or a homeowner looking to age in place, learn how to navigate these programs and make your home work for you.

How Long Does a Wheelchair Ramp Need to Be?

If you or a loved one relies on a wheelchair for mobility, you may have considered installing a ramp to make your home or business more accessible. But how long does a wheelchair ramp need to be? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the minimum length of a wheelchair ramp should be based […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]