Education on Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment
SureHands Ceiling Lift System is 5-Star Genius
Articles, Education, NewsletterCeiling Lifts system by SureHands uses a wide range of options which can restore independence and increase accessibility throughout a home. These lifts provide customizable solutions that will allow physically challenged men, women, and ...
What Impacts the Cost of My Stairlift?
Education, ProductsOne of the most common questions our team receives is “How much does a stairlift cost?”. The answer is not a straightforward one. Many factors impact the final cost of a stairlift for your home: The length of your stairs, whether you wan...
6 Tips to Winterize an Aluminum Handicap Ramp
Articles, Blog, EducationWhen cold weather, snow and ice hit, the surface of an aluminum handicap ramp can get slick. In order to prevent slips and falls during the winter, and to get the most out of a modular, aluminum handicap ramp, here are 6 tips to help win...
Home Team Huddle
EducationOctober 2023 Home Team Huddle Join other in-home providers for a time of connection, food, and drinks on Able Care Mobile Therapy, NuMotion and Accessible Systems. Every 2nd Thursday of the month we will gather and have a good time, so m...
7 Tips to Make Your Ramp Fantastic (Zero Step Entry Universal Design)
Education, NewsletterZero 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 continuing to read this resource. Universal D...
Top FAQ’s for Accessing Your Home
Education, accessing your home, home accessibilityDale 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 help keep him safe and independent in h...
Can You Safely Age in Place?
Education, NewsletterWhile 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 the age of 50 would want to remain in th...
Wheelchair Lift vs Modular Wheelchair Ramp: What’s Right for You?
Blog, Education, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, modular ramp, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, Utah, VPL, Wheelchair Lift, wheelchair rampBoth 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 equipment options. This side-by-side comp...
How The American Rescue Funds Act Saves Medicaid Recipients Over $60K
Blog, Articles, Education, Information, Medicaid Mike's Blog, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Medicaid, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahFrom 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 year in nursing care for Medicaid recip...
5 Common Accessibility Fails
Education, NewsletterOur team is invited into our client’s homes and into our communities to evaluate accessibility. During our evaluations, we often encounter modifications that do not meet ADA requirements, are unsafe or that were intended to be temporary ...
Handicap Ramps: Winter Safety Tips
Blog, Articles, Education, Information, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, handicap ramps, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahAs the temperature dips and light dustings of snow hit the ground, many who rely on handicap ramps to enter their home have begin to worry about how to stay safe when snow and ice begin to collect on their ramp. Slick conditions on your ...
Educational Webinars on Making a Home Accessible
Education, educational webinars, home accessibility, professional developmentMaking a Home Accessible: Educational Webinars for Professionals As a home accessibility solutions provider, we host a variety of educational webinars. Whether you’re an architect, builder, hospital clinician, case manager, social work...
The Home Safety Guide for Seniors
Blog, Articles, Education, Resources, For Seniors, home safety, home safety for seniorsMost seniors want to age in place in their homes, well past retirement and into their golden years, and with a bit of help, they can. When circumstances change, specifically in the areas of mobility and ability, seniors may look for ways...
How to Save Money with a Sales Tax Exemption for Home Medical Equipment
Blog, Education, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, UtahBecause home accessibility is so important to healthy living, many states provide a sales tax exemption for durable medical equipment including stair lifts, wheelchair ramps, wheelchair lifts, overhead ceiling lifts and many other useful...
Home Safety Tips for Seniors Aging in Place
Education, Denver, For Seniors, home accessibilityAccessible Systems was featured on Colorado’s Best TV show, alongside SeniorCareKelly, to discuss how to make a home safe for today’s seniors. They also discussed the trend that more seniors are choosing to age in place longer, and provi...
Safe Patient Handling Equipment – Transfers in the Home
EducationWEBINAR SERIES 1 of 3 Safe Patient Handling Equipment, Transfers in the Home Environments, and Home Modifications Professional Development for Frontline Workers Accessible Systems and Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado have par...
How to Choose the Right Handicap Ramp for Your Home
EducationWhether you need a temporary handicap ramp after surgery or are in need of a permanent solution for your home, choosing a ramp can be confusing. There are a number of factors that impact your decision to purchase a ramp and what type of ...
Accessible Systems Designated Essential and is Operating Full Time
Articles, EducationWith many states, including Colorado, Texas and Utah, under Stay-at-Home orders, Accessible Systems has been designated “Essential” based on the criteria below. We are operating at full strength AND we have expanded our operating hours t...
Safety is Our Top Priority: COVID-19 Compliance
Information, Articles, Education, accessibility planning, home accessibilityJanuary, 19, 2020 update: Accessible Systems is a 5-Star approved facility for COVID-19 compliance. This continues our efforts to keep our customers and staff safe. See the Certificate >> The impact of social isolation and/or social di...
Home Instead Senior Care of South Denver and Northern Colorado
Education, NewsletterThe South Denver team at Home Instead Our families live and work in South Denver, so we’re invested in our community on a very personal level. And we believe every family in the area deserves individualized in-home senior care with a ...
Do You or a Loved One Freeze While Walking?
Articles, Education, NewsletterThe U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer was designed specifically for those with neurological conditions. Using a patented U-shaped base, the U-Step is ultrastable and offers users advanced control, stability and maneuverability and has been pro...
Could a ShowerBuddy be the Alternative You’re Looking For?
Education, Newsletter, ProductsIf moving your loved one in and out of the shower in your home has become difficult, or you are longing to restore your independence by being able to bathe yourself in privacy and comfort the ShowerBuddy may be the solution you and your ...
Camp Discovery – Redefining Able
Education, NewsletterEach year they travel across the country, originating from Washington State to Delaware, and locations in between. Their ages span as wide, sometimes with a forty-year gap between oldest and youngest. All arrive on wheels, a mode of tran...
Bathroom Modifications May Not Be Your Only Option
Education, ProductsAs you age in your home or need to modify your home to meet the needs of your disability you may be considering remodeling your bathroom. However, one of the most common barriers to doing a full bathroom modification is cost. For seniors...
Asking for Help at Home
Education, ProductsIt may be difficult to admit, but the tasks around your home or daily living activities may not be as easy as they used to be. Maintaining your independence while accepting your limitations can be difficult. Studies show that as we age o...
Get to Know Colorado Neurological Institute
Education, NewsletterNeurological conditions are tough. At Colorado Neurological Institute, a non- profit organization, we offer a team of professionals to help patients and family members live well with the chronic neurological conditions they face. Physica...
How to Buy an Accessible Home
Articles, EducationIf you or someone you love has recently become disabled or has been diagnosed with an illness which will change their mobility needs you have probably begun to think about your home. For many, staying in their current home is not an opti...
How Are Life Changing Events Impacting Your Role as a Caregiver?
Education, NewsletterFor me, when my Dad started to act strangely and make some bad decisions, I was confused, and could not tell if he was changing into an irresponsible person or if he had a medical problem. At one point, he tearfully told me, “There som...
Making Your Kitchen Accessible
Articles, EducationWith more than 30 million Americans relying on wheelchairs to move throughout their lives, the need for accessibility at home continues to grow. Making the entrance to your home accessible and your bathroom seems obvious, but what about ...
Do You Know Which Rehab Has the Longest Tenured Team?
EducationAdvanced Health Care of Aurora provides a unique solution to those looking for an alternative to a nursing home. Their beautiful facility offers short-term nursing and rehabilitation after a hospital stay and before returning home. While...
Granny Pods Could Be The Solution to Nursing Homes
Articles, EducationWhen we are kids, we rely on our parents for everything from food and shelter to emotional support and care. But time doesn’t stop for anyone, and it comes a time when we have to return the favor and become caretakers for our aging par...
Dressing with Disabilities
Articles, Education, fashionable clothes for disabledTrendy, Fashionable Clothes for People with Disabilities Most people are fairly concerned about their outward appearances. We frequently hear in the home-modification business that they “don’t want it to look like a handicapped bathr...
Medicaid and Home Modifications
Articles, Education, NewsWhat is the difference between Community Centered Boards and Single Entry Points for Colorado Medicaid? For more than four decades, Community Centered Boards (CCBs) have managed and delivered services to children and adults with develo...
Used Lift Chairs Denver
EducationMany of our customers look into used lift chairs in Denver, however many find that purchasing new is the best option. There are many reasons to purchase new, especially considering how much lift chairs are part of a person’s everyday l...
Keeping Your Home Clean During Construction
EducationHow do you keep dust and debris from going into other areas of our home? This is one of the questions we are asked consistently so I snapped a few pictures of our showroom modification to show our customers the exceptional care we take t...
Safety in an Accessible Home
EducationAccessible Systems collaborated with Rehab Magazine for this informative article. by Judy O’Rourke A serious injury or the desire to age in place can strain people’s hopes of living safely and independently at home. However, a wide rang...
