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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
