by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that falls cause over 2.8 million injuries that require treatment from an emergency department annually. Out of that number, over 800,000 people must be hospitalized and over 27,000 people die...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Overall health is usually a big concern when it comes to senior care. According to the National Council on Aging, around 80% of elderly people have a chronic disease, and many of those people have two or more chronic diseases. While healthy habits are important...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
A patient lift is designed for transferring patients from one location to another such as from a bed to a chair, or from a chair to a bath. They can be powered manually or with an electrical power source. A powered version usually has a rechargeable battery, and a...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Being active doesn’t mean you have to go to the gym every day or even participate in strenuous exercises regularly. It’s particularly important to stay active during the winter months, which means you may have to get creative since outdoor activities for elderly...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Thousands of people trip and fall each year, and many of them have serious consequences. This is especially true for an aging parent or elderly loved one who may not be able to recover from the injury as quickly. According to the National Council on Aging, an elder...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Finding extra funding can be challenging for the elderly and those with disabilities. For many, obtaining a reverse mortgage can provide additional funds to help achieve goals. New regulations over the last few years have reduced the high costs and made it a viable...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Centers for Independent Living (CIL) are community-based non-profit agencies that provide both services and opportunities for people who have disabilities. The goal is to enable them to live in an independent, community setting such as retirement homes, an assisted...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
What is the Money Follows the Person Program? Medicaid and Medicare programs have been primary funding sources for providing care for mobility-impaired individuals and the elderly since President Johnson established them in 1965. While the federal programs provide...
by FSM | Jan 24, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Making your office more accessible also makes it a more attractive place to work. Whether you only need to accommodate employees or if you have clients or customers coming in and out throughout the day, having a wheelchair ramp in strategic locations can make a world...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
No matter how good the arrangement you have for your elderly loved one is, it’s important to “keep your radar up” for signs they aren’t being cared for properly. Whether they are in an assisted living facility or being cared for by a primary caregiver in their home,...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Being a primary caregiver can be a rewarding job. However, caring for your loved one can also be challenging, frustrating, and scary sometimes. It’s important to take care of yourself — if you’re overwhelmed and stressed, the quality of care you’re able to provide is...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Most people take their mobility for granted until they don’t have as much of it anymore. If your loved one has limitations in their movements, whether they are getting older or are injured, then the gift of mobility can brighten their day and maybe even the rest of...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Some travel destinations are “friendlier than others” when it comes to accessibility, so we’ve compiled a Top 5 Tropical (and Accessible) Travel Destinations list for these chilly Winter months… Cape Town, South Africa The absolutely stunning landscapes in Cape Town...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Do you lose sleep at night knowing a disabled or elderly loved one is without the support they need to get in and out of their bedroom safely? Are you afraid you’ll wake up one morning only to find they fell in their bedroom? This is a normal feeling, unfortunately,...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Did you know that roughly 80% of the reported slip-and-fall cases in people over the age of 65 occur in the bathroom? (check out stats on overall falls in the bathroom – I believe its the most dangerous room regardless of age). And if someone in this age group...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
An accessible business is a more attractive business, even for people who don’t have mobility limitations. Most businesses have at least a handicap ramp to allow people to enter the building, but is the rest of the space accessible as well? Without an accessibility...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Parts one and two of our three-part series on home elevators helped you decide whether a home elevator would be beneficial and what to expect regarding costs. When you’re ready to move to the next phase, it’s important to think about the home elevator installation...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
In part one of our three-part series, we took a look at why you may benefit from a home elevator. Once you’ve decided an in-home elevator could solve a lot of concerns, you have another important factor to consider: cost. Part two of our three-part series on home...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Have you come to the realization that it’s not as easy to navigate your home as it used to be — especially when your home has multiple levels? Whether you’re dealing with a long-term injury or are simply aging and having a more difficult time getting around, a home...
by FSM | Jan 9, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
More people with disabilities are becoming homeowners than ever before. For those with disabilities, it’s about more than just owning a home. It’s about being able to access all the areas of your home, maneuver through them and enjoying activities in your home....
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