by FSM | Mar 22, 2016 | Aging in Place
Artificial Intelligence steps up to the plate with Samsung’s recent announcement that they will be piloting an in-home aged care platform using similar technology to self-driving cars. This platform is intended to help the elderly in Australia stay at home...
by FSM | Mar 15, 2016 | News
A stair lift can change your entire home and the way you are able to enjoy it. Problems with staircases and the physical acts of climbing and descending stairs are ended with a stair lift from Next Day Access and its locally owned and locally operated franchise. It’s...
by FSM | Mar 15, 2016 | Aging in Place
A physical ache, pain or injury can send you to the doctor, who may suggest surgery or pain medication. But there may be another option. A method in which people are often able to increase their strength and mobility, regain health, and avoid harsh treatments that may...
by FSM | Mar 8, 2016 | Aging in Place
Each day, tens of thousands of individuals reach the age of 65, marking entry into their retirement years. This significant demographic shift highlights the pressing need for adequate services and support for our senior population. Moreover, it emphasizes the...
by FSM | Mar 1, 2016 | Aging in Place
An article by High Plains Journal discusses fall prevention tips for seniors in 4 steps. Falls among older adults can be very dangerous, since they are at higher risk of injury. Next Day Access has several products that can be installed in your home to help prevent...
by FSM | Feb 23, 2016 | Aging in Place
Aging in place is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” The value of aging in place is recognized more...
by FSM | Feb 16, 2016 | Aging in Place
If you’re among the estimated 90 percent of older Americans who want to stay put, or “age in place,” you might want to look around. Are all the bedrooms upstairs? Do you have to climb into the tub? Are the cabinets too high and the appliances too...
by FSM | Feb 15, 2016 | News
Home accessibility modifications can often be costly expenses that not only require customization, but the cost of professional labor and installation. However, often these expenses can’t be avoided as seniors want to age in place and remain in their homes for...
by FSM | Feb 8, 2016 | Aging in Place
It’s time to get a massage. As long as there have been human beings, there has been massage, but far too many people have gone through decades of living without a single professional...
by FSM | Feb 2, 2016 | Aging in Place
As we get older, many of our homes no longer work as well for us. But most of us want to remain in the homes we...
by FSM | Feb 1, 2016 | News
As Bob Dylan famously sang in the ‘60s, “The times, they are a-changing.” America’s population continues to age, but how well is it adapting to homes that are also older and perhaps now less-suited to the needs of the aging or the infirm? The AARP Foundation and the...
by FSM | Jan 29, 2016 | News
Last year Next Day Access of Nashville received a call about having a platform lift installed at the 6000 acre ranch of a country music legend in Tennessee. The ranch, located halfway between Memphis and Nashville in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, stays busy year-round...
by FSM | Jan 26, 2016 | Aging in Place
As our population continues to age, more seniors express the desire to age in the comfort of their own homes. To support this goal, innovative initiatives such as Neighborhood Networks have emerged, creating supportive communities that enable seniors aging in place to...
by FSM | Jan 20, 2016 | News, Uncategorized
Twenty five years ago, the United States was a very different place. Cell phones were roughly the size of a cinder block, the Internet had yet to be invented, and rarely was it easy for disabled people to access public buildings, bathrooms, and transportation. That...
by FSM | Jan 19, 2016 | Aging in Place
A soothing, warm shower is one of the best parts of the day, but it can also be dangerous if homeowners aren’t...
by FSM | Jan 12, 2016 | Aging in Place
JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. – Volunteers from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” are using their musical skills to help their fellow service members cope with mental and physical...
by FSM | Jan 5, 2016 | Aging in Place
In her decades-long career with the Air Force, Ann Mitchell had owned and lived in houses and apartments all over the world, some with convoluted layouts, narrow hallways and many...
by FSM | Dec 29, 2015 | Aging in Place
The concept kind of goes to when you were a baby and you want to be swaddled, it’s a feeling of comfort and what it does is it naturally releases serotonin and that is a sleep promoter, a relaxer, and a...
by FSM | Dec 22, 2015 | Aging in Place
At the core of CareLinx’s mission is a commitment to enabling the elderly to age comfortably and safely in their own homes. It was with great satisfaction that we read Redfin’s blog post today on the 10 best cities for technology-assisted living, featuring...
by FSM | Dec 15, 2015 | News
About 25 percent of caregivers in America are 18 to 34 years of age, according to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving’s 2015 caregiving report. This millennial generation shoulders a great responsibility. There are huge emotional and mental strains involved...
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