When it comes to grab bars, do you know the proper placement and usage? This extends to the use of any aids to daily living that are intended to increase accessibility and autonomy around the home. A lack of information…
A wheelchair or scooter enhances access, but how will you navigate the often-tricky terrain of everyday life? Battle the obstacles with a mobility lift, but which vehicle lift is best for my scooter or wheelchair? Consider the variances that will…
When considering mobility options and aids, let’s talk about mobility scooters. Before consumers invest in a scooter, know the pros, cons, and suggestions that can make your scooter more practical and for your distinct situation. When it comes to individuals…
There are so many gardening benefits for those with disabilities and seniors, including a sense of purpose and fresh produce. Consider creating more access to a green space in honor of Garden Meditation Day on May 3rd, 2018. With…
Honoring our service personnel on Silver Star Service Banner Day demonstrates an empathy and awareness for seniors, and anyone living with a physical limitation or disability. Make a tradition of paying homage to these heroic citizens by recognizing and commemorating…
Making the Home Safer for Seniors and Those with Disabilities, Part 5, focuses on Accessibility Options to Enjoy your Outdoor Areas of the home. Modern technology and medical innovation meld to create mobility aids and equipment that makes the home…
Part 4 of Making the home safer for seniors and those with disabilities relates to living spaces in the home. Make sure that living rooms and common areas are designed with safety first, to reduce the risk of an injury…
Making the Home Safer for Seniors and Those with Disabilities: A 5-Part Series Part 3 of the series, Making the home safer for seniors and those with disabilities, focuses on creating safer bathrooms for better peace of mind. Seniors, loved…
Making the home safer for seniors and those with disabilities, part 2, covers bedroom design that overcomes common accessibility issues. Since falls impact over one-third of seniors widely, attention to key details such as flooring, bed-height, and lighting, is integral…
Making the home safer for seniors and those with disabilities is a concern all caregivers share. In this first of a five-part series, we explore the components to a well thought out kitchen. Rethinking the kitchen with a view to…