by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
It’s a scary thing to experience an elderly loved one falling the first time. And sometimes it’s even scarier for them to the point where they are hesitant to move around as much as they used to. A fall can happen for many reasons, including muscle weakness, balance...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Undernourishment is a common concern in aging adults. It’s especially a concern for seniors living at home since they may not be on a strict eating schedule like they would be in an assisted living facility. However, with all of the other benefits of aging in place in...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
As a family caregiver, your main job is to ensure your loved one is safe and taken care of in their home. Depending on the extent of the mobility limitations they have, installing a wheelchair ramp may be an ideal solution. However, trying to build a ramp yourself or...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Whether you are a caregiver taking care of a loved one at their home or if you have people with limited mobility visit your home frequently, making it wheelchair accessible can make it safer and more convenient. According to Disabled-World.com, more than 6.8 million...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that 23% of the people with disabilities rely on some sort of mobility equipment. And out of that 23%, roughly 22% rely on a manual wheelchair and 10% rely on an electric wheelchair or scooter. While public places across...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Home accessibility is one of the most important things for people with mobility concerns. Not being able to easily maneuver around your own home can be damaging to a person’s mental health and wellbeing, and potentially lead to physical concerns as well. The popular...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Everyone defines success differently, and people have every right to define it how they want to. The same is true when it comes to successful aging. Some people are happy to just be breathing, while other people define success later in life by the amount of money or...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | Aging in Place, Fall Prevention, Home & Bath Modification
Stair lifts are a great product to consider installing in your home if you’re afraid of tripping and falling. Some of the biggest causes of falling in the home is a poor stair design, uneven stairs and small stair widths. Every year, millions of people admit to the...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
One of the most important tools you may consider investing in if you have a mobility product is an auto lift. Whether you have a wheelchair, scooter or any other device, it’s likely part of your lifestyle to the point where you depend on it every day. The challenge is...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Millions of Americans across the country use a mobility device, such as an electric scooter, to help improve their mobility. Considering an estimated one in every four people over the age of 65 suffer a fall every year, looking into mobility scooters is beneficial for...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and Evercare, the value of family caregivers throughout the United States is an estimated $375 billion per year, compared to the roughly $158 billion spent on nursing homes and home care. The most eye-opening aspect of...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Suddenly losing or having impaired mobility after a hospital visit can be difficult for anyone. This is especially true for aging adults who want to be as independent as possible. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in ensuring the transition from the hospital back...
by FSM | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
You can’t always predict when you’ll be unable to move around as well as you used to. Aging can happen more quickly than you expected, or a sudden injury could significantly limit your mobility. This is a problem if you have a multi-level home that’s not designed for...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Getting in and out of a vehicle can be challenging if you’re dealing with an injury or simply have a hard time getting around. A wheelchair vehicle lift is designed to allow you or your loved one to remain active by providing simple transportation of your mobility...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, death rates from falls for individuals 65 and older have increased by over 30 percent during a span from 2007-2016. Most people have seen a lift chair before, but didn’t realize what they were looking at....
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
There are numerous resources available to our nation’s veterans and senior veterans. Some of the veteran benefits are more common. Many veterans may have already taken advantage of job search and training programs, special interest home loans, or education resources....
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The New Year can encourage people to reflect on and alter their daily routines. They may want to lose weight, eat healthier, stop smoking, exercise more, save money and much more. While these are generally in good spirits, they lack an actionable plan on the surface....
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Those who find themselves caring for a loved one often realize the difficulty it can be to help them access doorways and entrances. There are different types of wheelchair ramps suitable for use in a home setting. Here is a look at some of the available options....
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
For individuals who have difficulty moving around, mobility aids can mean a greater level of independence and freedom. A person with an injury or disability who has trouble with movement and older adults who have an increased risk of falling can use an aid such as an...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Getting older can present some physical challenges. For many, the fear of falling begins to present limitations. There are statistics to back up this concern as over 2 million elderly individuals are taken to the ER every year for fall-related injuries. This can be a...
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