Independent living aids are key to giving seniors safety while in the comfort of their own home. While it seems that employing these devices mean that we are admitting to aging, it is in fact an important part of maintaining life as we know it. As we, or our parents, age we look towards making…
When shopping for a wheelchair ramp for stairs, you’ll quickly realize there is no one-size-fits-all solution. There are many options— so many, in fact, that it may be overwhelming for a first-time buyer. This article will help you decide which is the best option for you. Choosing the Right Size The first thing to consider…
There are various senior housing options available as one ages. In this article, we will discuss how to choose the best one for your elderly parents or loved ones. Independent assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are able to live on their own. They also provide the security and conveniences of community living.…
As caregivers for seniors know, this type of job is not a one-time thing. It can often go on for months or years at a time. Caregivers for seniors, especially caregivers for elderly parents and caregivers for seniors with dementia, can quickly find themselves drained mentally and emotionally. It’s stressful work, to be sure, and…
Today we’re going to talk about senior safety in the home, and some simple things you can do to help seniors remain in the comfort of their own homes. The advancements in modern medicine are enabling all of us to live longer and more independently. It’s a wonderful gift for seniors to be able to…
Chair stair lift prices largely depend on the type of stair lift you need for your home. Generally speaking, there are two categories of stair lifts. There are stair lifts that come as-is, right out of the box, which are cut-to-length and set up as a straight stair lift. Then there are custom curved lifts,…
Mobility assistance devices help individuals who have difficulty moving about and otherwise enjoying the freedom and independence they once did. Senior mobility aids are used by individuals with disabilities and injuries like cerebral palsy, who may be at increased risk of falling without using an assistive device. Other benefits provided by mobility assistance devices include…
For the ultimate on-the-go mobility solution, pair a wheelchair with one of our portable wheelchair access ramps. A portable ramp will help ensure you have the equipment needed to overcome thresholds while on the go. Unfortunately, wheelchair accessibility is not a given everywhere we go. You don’t want to be unprepared in those situations. Arm…
As a follow-up to our article on Medicare and whether it will cover the cost of stairlifts and wheelchair ramps, we’d like to bring attention to another potential source of funding. We’ve recently learned that some of our customers are receiving grants through the local office of aging. In this article, we will go into…
Services for independent living are available to help people stay in their home longer than they would be able to otherwise. Williams Lifts provides one of those types of services through mobility equipment, which I will go into in more detail later. For the most part, this article will shine a light on other types…