National Patient Transportation Week is a good time for families to review an older adult’s transportation needs because reliable transportation can affect access to medical appointments, groceries, social activities, and other important parts of daily life. Changes in vision, mobility,…
Families should consider a residential porch lift when steps at a home’s entrance have become a serious barrier for an older adult, especially if the person uses a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or has difficulty safely climbing stairs. Also called a…
Mobility equipment such as stairlifts, ramps, walkers, canes, rollators, wheelchairs, grab bars, and lift systems can make some everyday activities easier for people with arthritis. Arthritis can affect joints, strength, balance, grip, and movement, making tasks such as climbing stairs,…
Mobility solutions such as stairlifts, ramps, grab bars, mobility aids, ceiling lifts, and other accessibility improvements can support recovery by making everyday movement around the home safer and more manageable. National Physical Therapy Month, observed in October, is a good…
International Day of Older Persons can promote aging in place by encouraging families to consider practical changes that make a home easier to use as mobility needs change. Observed each year on October 1, the day recognizes older adults and…
Bone and Joint Health Action Week can encourage safer movement around the home by reminding older adults and families to identify mobility barriers and make practical accessibility improvements. Observed each October, the week raises awareness of bone and joint conditions…
National Physical Therapy Month can encourage older adults and families to think about how accessible home solutions may support a safer and more practical recovery. Observed each October, the month recognizes physical therapists and the role physical therapy can play…
World Arthritis Day can encourage older adults and families to explore practical ways to make everyday travel easier, including the use of vehicle lifts for mobility equipment. Observed on October 12, World Arthritis Day raises awareness about arthritis and its…
World Arthritis Day can encourage older adults and families to explore home modifications that may make everyday movement safer and easier. For people living with arthritis, climbing stairs, standing up, or transferring between a bed and chair can become difficult.…
Active Aging Week can encourage older adults and their families to look for practical ways to stay active, independent, and involved in everyday life. For people who have difficulty using stairs or entering and leaving their homes, accessibility equipment such…