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…
The National Family Caregiver Support Program is dedicated to assisting caregivers with grants and funding so they can care for older adults in their home as long as possible. It has been around since 2000, and funding is allocated to states based on their share of the population age 70 and over. Caregivers can turn…
As one of the world’s leading stair lift manufacturers, Bruno offers stair lifts to meet every budget. Bruno stair lift prices vary by model and installation requirements. This article will provide an overview of what goes into the pricing of Bruno stair lifts. Bruno Stair Lift Prices: Most Affordable Option Bruno’s “Elan” straight indoor stair…
Aging in place technology is designed to help seniors stay in their own home as they get older. This is accomplished with a combination of modern day devices as well as aging in place home modifications. In this article, I will go over several pieces of technology that are key to independent living, as well…