If you or a loved one has experienced a dangerous fall, you are far from alone. Injuries resulting from falls among older adults leads to $30 billion in medical expenses every year. The key to preventing these costs and injuries is to understand how falls happen, and how to properly utilize lifts and ramps to…
Accidental falls are the most frequent cause of death and serious injury in people over 65 throughout the world. Researchers have recently discovered that most falls are not caused by tripping or slipping but by a temporary loss of balance. While 75% of seniors who fall regularly use a wheelchair, walker, or other handicap device…
From young children to adults, everyone occasionally trips, slips, or falls. But for elderly men and women, even a minor fall can result in serious lacerations, major head trauma, and broken or fractured bones. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury and death for Americans over the age of 65. You can keep…
Elderly Care: Preventing FallsWatch this video on YouTube Injuries from falls are the leading cause of death for senior citizens in the United States. As doctor Alicia Arbaje reports in this video, one out of three older adults falls each year, and one out of two Americans over age 75 fall. Falls usually result from…
Bathrooms can be difficult to navigate for seniors and those with disabilities. The wet surfaces and loose throw rugs present a tripping hazard, and those in wheelchairs often find it challenging to move around bathrooms. With a few modifications, however, your bathroom can be made safer and more navigable, even for those in wheelchairs. Here…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cjILelkaKGs Did you know that about two-thirds of falls among seniors occur in the home? As a person ages, his or her mobility naturally decreases due to impaired balance and coordination. However, there are a few precautionary measures you can take to ensure that your home is safe for seniors. For example, removing clutter is…
Are you having trouble navigating the stairs in your home? There’s no need to restrict yourself to the first floor or sell your home because of mobility issues. A stair lift provides a safe, economical solution for your mobility needs. Call the friendly, expert staff at Williams Lift Company to learn more about the benefits…
We want to let you all know that Williams Lift Company is relocating and somewhat changing the scope of our business. Our new address will be 24 South Ave. Fanwood NJ 07023. We will now be focusing solely on stairlifts and ramps, with a showroom for stairlifts but no longer a retail store. It has been…
Here at Williams Lift Company, we know everyone needs a ramp for a different reason. That’s why we offer a number of top-quality ramp products from E-Z Access to solve as many mobility issues as possible. Read on to learn about four of the ramps we offer: Modular Threshold Ramps The thresholds in entryways have…
Watch this video on YouTube Urinary incontinence, or involuntary urine leakage, affects millions of Americans. Due to these high prevalence rates, it is important to educate yourself on what signs to look out for. In this video, a physician discusses urinary incontinence and some of its variations that are noticed in Americans. Some of the…