Handrails are an important part of a safe, accessible wheelchair ramp. They give users extra stability while moving up or down a ramp and can make a difference for people who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids. However, simply adding a handrail isn’t enough. Its height, clearance, gripping surface, and placement all impact how…
Traveling with disabilities is easy if you prepare ahead of time. From small details like understanding how to travel in a wheelchair and checking your wheelchair at the airport to accessing the shower in your hotel room to understanding which sites and tourist destinations are wheelchair accessible. Travel for people with disabilities takes a little…
Wheelchair Safety Checklist: Tips & Guidelines for Using Wheelchairs Safely Wheelchair safety is necessary for the person in the wheelchair and everyone around them. The safe use of a wheelchair lets you and your loved ones move around without any additional issues or concerns. Safety is important in everything from proper maintenance to functional use…
Fall statistics, causes and prevention for seniors Falling is a common part of life, from when you’re learning to walk to your senior years. However, elderly people are more susceptible to serious injuries when they lose their balance or fall. Fortunately, many falls can be prevented with the right precautions, from simple exercises to home…
Stairlifts give people with mobility issues the ability to travel throughout their home without the aid of another person. It offers independence and autonomy, too. However, it’s not one-size-fits-all, so consider the pros and cons of each option and the staircase where it will be installed before you make any buying decisions. To define the…
If you are a senior or a caregiver of a senior, you may have heard that knee pain in old age can be helped by being less sedentary and gaining more movement. In general, this is true for aging knees—you do want to move your joints and exercise them regularly to help reduce strain. However,…
As we age or have procedures that limit our mobilities, it’s important to have options for moving around the home. Stair assistance for elderly comes in many forms from seated to standing stairlifts, railings, and ramps. Read on to learn more about how to make stairs safer in the home. Stair Safety for Seniors Stair…
There are many ways mobility aids can help the quality of life of a wheelchair user. You can install a wheelchair ramp, a stairlift, or provide other aids around the home, but you can also offer a mobility service dog. These are slightly different from support animals, although they can provide emotional support to the…
If you put the term “stair lift installation” into a web search, you’ll no doubt find a wealth of information on companies selling and installing chair lifts in the home. However, if you search for “Can I install chair lift by myself?,” you will find the same installation companies with a clear warning not to…
Sometimes, people have fears that are quite difficult to overcome. Most people are familiar with the fear of heights (acrophobia), the fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), and even the fear of spiders (arachnophobia). Like these other phobias, the fear of stairs and slopes is very real and is referred to as bathmophobia, the phobia of…