Home Accessibility Blog
Hoyer Lift vs Ceiling Lift: A Guide to Safe Transfers
A Hoyer Lift is a brand of patient lift that has become a generalized term used in conversation – much like other trademarked brands like Frisbee, Thermos, and Escalator. Many professional caregi...
Stair Lift Manufacturers FAQ
This particular FAQ provides stair lift manufacturers names, locations, and other details for stair lifts, also called chair glides, chair lifts, or stairs elevators. Visit our home elevator page f...
7 Tips to Make Your Ramp Fantastic (Zero Step Entry Universal Design)
Zero step entry or accessibility ramps can make your home or building accessible and be a beautiful addition. However, there are many common mistakes and costly errors that you can prevent by conti...
Home Modifications: Top 4 Barriers for People with Disabilities
When contemplating home modifications for seniors, or home modifications for disabled people, the TOP 4 accessibility barriers faced are 1) the entrances and exits, 2) levels and stairs, 3) bathroo...
Top FAQ’s for Accessing Your Home
Dale Etchells was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) in 2000. Concerned about his disease progression and increased muscle weakness, he’s seeking information on resources available to...
Can You Safely Age in Place?
While many people wish to age in place in their home, the reality is that this may not be the best or safest option for everyone. A recent AARP study found that more than 70 percent of people over ...
Wheelchair Lift vs Modular Wheelchair Ramp: What’s Right for You?
Both a vertical platform lift (VPL) and a modular wheelchair ramp are ideal solutions that grant a user home accessibility. There are various factors to consider between these two durable medical e...
Universal Design Vs. Accessible Design: What is the Difference?
Great design should be part of every home, and two schools of thought have emerged. Everybody is talking about Universal Design, which is changing both commercial and residential construction for t...
How The American Rescue Funds Act Saves Medicaid Recipients Over $60K
From the American Rescue Funds Act inside the Medicaid benefit, we are seeing an additional $10K benefit (up to $24,000) per person. The key takeaway is that staying in one’s home saves over $60K a...
Are You Aging in Place on Your Terms?
While your body and mind are changing as you age, so are your needs. As our population’s life expectancy extends, it can be difficult to accept that changes that are occurring for you both mentally...
