Archive for January 2018

Preparing your home for accessibility and safety as you age can be a difficult process. When you’ve lived in the same home for decades, it’s hard to think of this peaceful, happy place as dangerous. But if you don’t take the proper precautions to modify your home as you age, dangerous is exactly what it…

People with reduced mobility such as wheelchair users and other people who have difficulty walking often need an effective means of bypassing stairs and accessing decks and porches. Stair chair lifts and ramps may not be always suitable for all applications. Vertical platform lifts (VPLs) are the perfect option in multi-level buildings, homes and other commercial buildings…

Home environments that are not accessible can make daily living extremely challenging for people with functional limitations. Those who need to use mobility devices like wheelchairs may be confined indoors, or even to very limited areas within their house. Wheelchair ramps provide the answer by allowing wheelchair users to enter and exit a building or…

In the last post, we discussed some of the most common types of platform lifts for homes. However, it’s important to have a good understanding of all major types of platform and wheelchair lifts prior to determining which is the best option to improve elderly independence and general accessibility standards. Here’s part two of our…

When it comes to exploring and investing in platform lifts for homes, there’s no one-size-fits all solution. Each and every patient has a specific set of needs that must be met when considering any type of accessibility product. It’s also important to consider the design of the patient’s home before determining the most viable solution.…

Stair lifts are extremely useful for seniors and people with mobility challenges and enable them to access the different levels of their home. This accessibility device features a motorized seat that runs up and down the staircase on a rail or track, allowing the user to move comfortably from floor to floor in a seated, standing…