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) bathrooms and 4) physical transfers. Each barrier is described below and home accessibility solutions are recommended to help overcome each one. Finding the right mobility solution will depend on one’s personal …
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 help keep him safe and independent in his home. This Q&A explores the various options available to help Dale keep his independence, as he prepares himself to be bound to wheels. Here is …
Educational Webinars on Making a Home Accessible
Making 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 worker or an in-home care provider, we have an educational webinar to help with the hospital-to-home transition by making a home accessible, including Q&A. Webinar: Hospital to Home Safely …
4 Intuitive Garage Stairs Ideas to Help You Adapt to Change
The first step through the door from the house into the garage is often the most disorienting and dangerous aspect of exiting a home. In homes with this type of design, the following 4 garage stairs ideas help solve the dramatic elevation change and can be adapted over time as change in circumstances occur for the homeowner. GARAGE STAIRS IDEAS …
Home Safety Tips for Seniors Aging in Place
Accessible 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 provided some home safety tips and solutions. TRANSCRIPT Colorado’s Best TV Show Host: Joana Canals SeniorCareKelly Founder: Kelly O’Connor Accessible Systems …
Safety is Our Top Priority: COVID-19 Compliance
January, 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 distancing, both coronavirus COVID-19 countermeasures, are testing our country and making life exceedingly difficult for people with disabilities and the elderly. We need to …
What to Expect During a Virtual Home Accessibility Evaluation
Like many of you at home, Accessible Systems (ASI) has also had to adjust its work culture in light of the coronavirus COVID-19 preventative measures implemented by federal and state governments. Even now, the ASI showroom is open, and ASI remains firmly committed to delivering the highest quality home accessibility evaluations for anyone in need of equipment or custom home …
