Most people want independence, and people of all ages strive for their independence. But as we age, our movements can become slower, our mobility can suffer, and we may have age-related diseases that also may lead to a feeling of not having one’s own autonomy. Many seniors aging in place understand the difficulty of older…
There can be many emotional effects of caring for an elderly parent. While you may feel a sense of warmth at times, as you’re helping the person(s) that raised you, there can be a lot of stress when it comes to caregiving for a loved one. Family caregiver stress is a very real thing, and…
If you’re in a wheelchair for either the short- or long-term, one of the difficulties you may find is how to make sliding glass doors wheelchair friendly, particularly if the doors have already been installed. If you’re building from scratch, ADA guidelines can help guide you through what needs to be done. There are several…
If you’re aging in place at home or have significant mobility issues, you’ve likely given some thought to having a power lift chair in your home. These types of lift chairs can assist you in getting from a sitting to a standing position while minimizing the risk of accidents, such as falls. However, like many…
As you age, particularly if you’re aging in place, you may opt for certain medical or mobility equipment, such as stairlifts and lift chairs, to prevent possible accidents in the home and to help with overall mobility and independence. Comfort is always important, and a lift chair provides comfort and features that help with mobility.…
One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to aging in place is tackling the stairs daily. A fall can easily break a hip or other bone for those aging with fragile bones. One of the best mobility aids for aging individuals, or those with balance problems, is a stairlift. However, caregivers and patients worry…
Aging in place is something many seniors want to do, so they feel comfortable in their own homes and don’t have to go to an assisted-living facility or nursing home. However, the home they’re comfortable in may provide some challenges and, to be safe, may need some modifications. But when your aging parents need help,…
As your loved one begins to age, important questions need to be addressed, and one of them is whether they are going to age in place (stay in their home) or move to a different location, such as an assisted living or a nursing home. Sometimes these decisions can be difficult to make, particularly if…
There are many reasons why you may need to adapt and have a wheelchair-accessible home. For example, someone in your home may have had a recent accident or injury, or you may be preparing for someone who is living with you to age in place. No matter the reason, a handicapped-accessible home will need some…
As people age, mobility can decrease, making navigating areas in the home, such as staircases, tough. If an elderly person falls, they are at much more risk for broken bones and serious injury than someone younger, and if they live alone, this can be especially dangerous. It’s estimated that one in four people over the…