Home Accessibility: 5 Basic Tips to Make Your Home Senior-Friendly
Home accessibility isn’t just about installing costly machinery such as stairlifts, ramps, or patient lifts. If you, a loved one, or one of your patients are looking to age at home rather than in a facility, there are plenty of basic steps you can take to make this process as simple and safe as possible. […]
How To Use Your Tax Credit for Home Accessibility Modifications
If you are based in British Columbia and need to make modifications to your home to help you or a family member age in place, you’ll be pleased to learn that you may be able to use your tax credit to help fund these types of projects. Scroll down to find out if you’re eligible […]
4 Simple Steps to a Wheelchair Accessible Home
If you use a wheelchair, you may need to make some changes to your home to make it easy to move around. While the obvious option is renovating areas such as the entrance to your home and installing equipment such as wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and patient lifts, there are other, simple and cost-effective steps […]
4 Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors
Nothing quite compares to a hot shower or bath at the end of a long day. Unfortunately, maneuvering through the bathroom can be a risky endeavour for seniors and people living with disabilities. According to the US National Institute of Aging, one in three seniors aged over 65 experience a fall each year, and over […]
4 Ways to Make Doors Senior-Friendly
As we get older, our bodies undergo a variety of changes that can make daily tasks more strenuous and difficult. One task that many seniors noticeably find more difficult as they get older is manipulating and opening doors. In this post we share 4 simple ways to make your doors senior-friendly. For more tips on […]
A Review of Four Popular Walk-in Tubs and Showers
According to a recent study published by the National Institute of Aging (NIA), 80% of accidents among seniors occur in the bathroom, with over 1 in 3 seniors suffering a fall every year. Manoeuvring around slippery surfaces can be hazardous for any individual, and is an even greater challenge for those with compromised mobility and […]
A Quick Look at Permanent Track Lifts and Portable Lifts
Patient lifts are an essential aspect of home accessibility, and are designed to transfer patients from the bed, wheelchair or bathtub, moving them safely from one spot to another. Installing permanent track lifts or incorporating portable lifts into your home can prove highly beneficial to both the patient and the caregiver, enhancing the quality of […]
Home Accessibility Aids: Wheelchair Ramps and Stair Lifts
If you use a wheelchair on a daily basis and have difficulties climbing stairs or reaching your front door, then you may wish to consider making adjustments to your home. Wheelchair ramps and stair lifts are designed to provide accessibility solutions for the disabled, enabling wheelchair users to regain full access to their homes. Needless […]
A Guide to Grab Bars and Handrails
Falls in the home are a major safety risk for anyone, but especially seniors. A fall can happen in any part of the house, but one of the most common places is the bathroom, where 1 in 3 individuals over the age of 65 experience at least one fall per year. There are a lot […]
Walk-in Bathtubs: Acrylic or Gelcoat?
When installing a walk-in bathtub in the bathroom, one of the biggest decisions a buyer/user has to make is choosing the material of the product. There are currently two different types of walk-in tubs available; acrylic, or gel-coatted, and there is great debate about which is best. In order to help you make this decision […]