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…
A power lift recliner usually looks no different than a regular recliner. However, it comes with special mobility features that can help the person using it immensely. While “regular” recliners may come in different sizes, power lift chair sizes specifically vary to help the person using them feel as comfortable as possible. For instance, you’ll…
There are many ways in which mobility aids can help a wheelchair user. You can install a wheelchair ramp, have a stairlift installed, and provide other aids around the home, but you can also offer a mobility assistance dog. A mobility service dog is a service dog that is specifically trained to help its owner…
As there are many types of disabilities, there are many types of adaptive devices for persons with disabilities. There are devices for the disabled that can help with speech, vision, cognition, mobility, daily living, and much more. But, because there are so many available choices, it may be tough to make a choice when you’re…
Since stairlifts plug into the wall, one of the most common questions before and during installation is, “can you use a stairlift during a power outage?” When you think about high winds or inclement weather, you may think of power outages that can last for quite some time, so this is a very important question. …
One of the most disappointing things possible is to show up to a park, beach, campground, or another type of attraction, only to find that it’s not ADA-compliant or wheelchair accessible. When you search in a search engine for “handicap accessible beaches near me” or other similar parameters, it can be hard to wade through…
For adults and seniors that have balance or mobility issues, using an upright walker for adults can help with so many things inside and outside of the home and can help someone get around easily and safely when they once could not. However, there are several different types of standing walkers for adults, and trying…