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 have a nontraditional staircase in your home and need a curved indoor stairlift for mobility or other needs, you may wonder if a stairlift for a curved staircase even exists. Curved stairlifts do exist, and they can be installed in many nontraditional staircases. There can be stair lifts around corners, chair lifts for…
One of the most common modifications when a person is aging in place is the addition of a stairlift. Some stairlift installations are completely straightforward and are easily installed on regular-width, straight staircases. However, not every residence is built the same, and you may wonder if it’s possible to install stairlifts for narrow stairs or…
Perhaps you’ve finally decided that a stairlift installation can bring your home comfort, security, and safety—but you also realize you have a narrow staircase, a wide one, curved stairs, or other custom designs. For stair chair lift installation, there aren’t too many configurations that would prevent you from stair lift installation as stair lift installation…
As we age, our bodies begin to change in different ways. Dizziness (vertigo) in the elderly is a much more common problem than you would think, and some of the causes of dizziness in the elderly are related to health conditions that can affect younger people, too. Lightheadedness in the elderly can lead to an…
Loneliness in the elderly isn’t just a feeling—social isolation in seniors can contribute to health problems, such as a heightened risk of dementia and premature death. During 2020 and many parts of 2021, nearly everyone was practicing social distancing, mask-wearing, and following the ever-changing strict COVID-19 guidelines. In 2023 and 2024, COVID-19 still exists, but…
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…
It isn’t just human beings that want to age gracefully and comfortably—it’s man’s best friend and other animals. Pets can be so helpful, particularly to those aging in place. But just like in humans, doggies can feel the effects of aging too, particularly regarding their mobility. If you have an elderly dog and stairs in…
You and other family members may have some concerns about coping with aging parents. It’s possible that your older parent(s) seemed to be in full control of their physical and mental faculties at this time last year. However, you may have noticed Mom and Dad “slipping” as of late, and trying to have a conversation…