As we age, a number of everyday bathroom activities that require significant mobility become increasingly difficult for individuals who use wheelchairs and walking aids. Bathrooms present one of the biggest safety hazards for people with mobility issues. The combination of slippery floors and tubs, loose rugs, and tight-fitting spaces makes the bathroom one of the…
Independent living aids are key to giving seniors safety while in the comfort of their own home. While it seems that employing these devices mean that we are admitting to aging, it is in fact an important part of maintaining life as we know it. As we, or our parents, age we look towards making…
There are various senior housing options available as one ages. In this article, we will discuss how to choose the best one for your elderly parents or loved ones. Independent assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are able to live on their own. They also provide the security and conveniences of community living.…
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…
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…
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…
Getting the equipment you need to regain your mobility shouldn’t have to be a burden on your wallet. There are a number of options available for acquiring an affordable wheelchair ramp, and we will go over them for you in this article. If you need help paying for a wheelchair ramp, we’re confident you’re about…