International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, highlights the importance of making homes more accessible for people with mobility challenges. In multi-level homes, stairs can become a major obstacle for older adults and individuals with physical disabilities.…
Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, is an important reminder for families and caregivers to inspect wheelchair ramps for slippery surfaces and other seasonal hazards. Shorter daylight hours, freezing temperatures, rain, snow, and ice can…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, highlights the importance of creating accessible environments that support independence, dignity, and safety. For people with significant mobility limitations, transferring between a bed, wheelchair, chair, or bathroom fixture can be…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, encourages greater awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. One important aspect of accessibility is ensuring that individuals can safely enter and leave their homes. For…
Families should consider a stairlift when an older adult or someone with mobility limitations begins having difficulty climbing stairs, experiences fatigue or discomfort on stairways, or avoids parts of the home because of stairs. During National Long Term Care Awareness…
Ceiling lifts can make daily transfers easier for some older adults and people with limited mobility by providing powered assistance when moving between beds, wheelchairs, chairs, and other appropriate locations. These systems may reduce the physical demands of certain transfers…
A residential porch lift can make entering and leaving home safer and more manageable for some older adults and people with mobility limitations, particularly when stairs have become difficult or when someone uses a wheelchair. Also called a vertical platform…
National Family Caregivers Day provides an opportunity to recognize the important role family caregivers play in helping older adults and people with mobility limitations manage everyday activities. Mobility solutions such as stairlifts, ramps, ceiling lifts, walkers, wheelchairs, grab bars, and…
Thanksgiving gatherings can become more welcoming for guests with limited mobility by making thoughtful accessibility improvements before family and friends arrive. Clear walking paths, accessible entrances, appropriate seating, improved lighting, bathroom modifications, and mobility equipment can make it easier for…
American Diabetes Month can encourage people living with diabetes and their families to consider how diabetes-related health changes may affect everyday mobility. Some people with diabetes may experience problems involving sensation, vision, balance, circulation, or other health issues that can…