Enter your search term above.
Link back to homepage
Close

Accessibility Products

Mobility Products

Home & Bath Safety Products

Category: Aging in Place

Making a tiny bathroom accessible may seem impossible, but you can do it with some creativity. There are so many design options these days that you can easily create a tiny bathroom accessible while also being sleek and stylish. Here are a few tips to get you started with designing an accessible bathroom for a small space. 

Change the Door 

Most people with limited mobility may say that a barn style or sliding door is preferable over a swinging door. Maneuvering around a traditional swing-in or swing- outdoor can be difficult when turning a wheelchair. It is also a clever idea to widen the doorway. A wider opening is hassle-free and safer for anyone using a mobility device.  

Remove the Tub and Shower Enclosure 

Believe it or not, you can still shower in the bathroom if you tile the entire bathroom floor and set up proper drainage. Once you install an adjustable handheld shower, you can use large glass panels or huge shower curtains to contain the shower spray. Other options could be a walk-in tub or a bathtub modification kit. The kit allows you to turn any tub into a walk-in shower, creating a safer maneuver into the shower. 

Install a Smaller Sink 

A sink with a shallow basin at wheelchair height is ideal. When creating an accessible sink, allowing space for the wheelchair user to slide under is ideal. Think slim when choosing a sink. You can get one with counter space but leave the bottom area open. For a tiny bathroom, your sink needs to be small and as tucked away as possible. 

At Next Day Access, our goal is to help provide accessibility or mobility solutions to individuals with limited mobility or caregivers to help create a safer and more comfortable lifestyle. Our experts can help you design an accessible bathroom, even if space is an issue. Contact us today to schedule a free in-home evaluation.

Posted in Aging in Place, Bathroom SafetyTagged , , , , ,

A typical closet design can be frustrating if you have limited mobility. A custom closet layout will help your mornings be more convenient and help with your mental health. You will be able to get the most from your space and quickly get to those hard-to-reach items. Here are five steps to get you started on achieving more closet accessibility.

5 Closet Accessibility Ideas For Your Aging Loved Ones

1. Change Out the Doors 

The very first step you will want to take is investing in sliding doors for your closet. A traditional swinging door can make it harder to navigate in and out of space. Also, make sure the knobs to push the sliding door open are low enough that you can reach them comfortably. 

2. Hang Two Closet Rods 

When using two closet rods (an upper and lower one), with the lower rod 30″ off the ground, the lower rod placement will be easier if you’re in a wheelchair; this can help reach items without causing strain. For the special occasion garments, they can go on the top rod. When you need your special occasion garments, you can use a pull-down closet rod, which will conveniently bring your clothes down to you. 

3. For Dressers, Think Deep 

Dressers are great for storage space, especially if the dressers are deep rather than narrow. If you’re in a wheelchair the size and placement of drawers matters.  If the drawers are deep the user can store more with less hassle. It is recommended that dressers sit at a height of 33” off the ground to get the most ideal leverage.  

4. Incorporate a Lazy Susan into your Closet 

Yes, the same Lazy Susan one might see in a kitchen. A Lazy Susan is helpful because of its rotation. You will no longer have to reach deep into your closet to achieve your favorite bag. A Lazy Susan is perfect for accessories or even shoes. 

5. Look into Slide Out Storage Features 

When you have limited mobility, slide-out storage features should be a feature of your accessible closet design. Even a laundry hamper would work perfectly. As you need to dispose of dirty clothes, pull the hamper out, throw in the clothes and push the hamper back into its original storage area. Of course, this will also help when it is time to wash your clothes. Just unhook the hamper from its sliding rod, and you are ready to start washing. 

At Next Day Access, our goal is to help anyone with limited mobility feel comfortable and safe at home. With one call, we can do an in-home evaluation to help you identify any area in your home where modifications can help you stay longer in your home. Contact us today for all your accessibility and mobility needs.  

Posted in Aging in PlaceTagged , , , , ,

Designing a home that is inviting, safe and comfortable is essential for well-being. Of all places, your home should be a haven. For people depending on a wheelchair, unnecessary barriers and limited space can be very frustrating. Fortunately, you can make your home more accessible with these three tips for designing an accessible home.  

Simple Tips for Designing an Accessible Home For You or Your Loved Ones

1. Open Up the Space  

When you need to create more space in your home, it is simple; less is more. Try to see the space from the perspective of everyone who needs to use it. Look over your room for any unnecessary boundaries or clutter areas.

Does your sofa really need to block the hallway? Do you need a side table beside the couch? For a wheelchair to make a smooth U-turn, it needs about 78 inches of turn-around space. A minimum of 32 inches between each piece of furniture and the pathways can allow for easy movement. Keep that in mind when planning your furniture layout.

Carry the open floor plan idea throughout the house. Do you need an island in the kitchen that will create a narrow pathway?  Most of all, remember décor options are limitless, if they are pleasing to the eye and practical for the safety and convenience of all who use the space.

2. Think About the Flooring 

Making your home accessible can be overwhelming. That’s why we recommend starting from the bottom up. Remove mats or rugs that could get snagged in a wheelchair. Consider hardwood floors or laminate tile floors are ideal as they help wheelchairs roll easily.

If you cannot have a flat surface throughout the home, look into threshold ramps that make navigating oversteps much easier for wheelchair users. 

3. Find the Right Furniture 

For seating and storage, consider sofas with an attached chaise lounge, so you have plenty of room for pillows and therapeutic assists. Furniture that serves dual purposes is practical. For example, a coffee table that lifts or an ottoman with a storage compartment is perfect for functionality.

You can also get lift chairs that function like any other chair but support people with limited mobility. Lift chairs can help with getting in and out of the chair. Make sure that each piece of furniture is sturdy. Shelves or bookcases that could tip easily are dangerous. Look for pieces that are well built with a good center of gravity to avoid injury.  

At Next Day Access, we specialize in accessibility and mobility equipment for the home. From wheelchair ramps to grab bars, we have a variety of products to make your home comfortable and safe for you. Contact us today to schedule an in-home consultation. 

Posted in Aging in Place

When you or your aging loved one decides to age in place, creating a safe and comfortable home is essential. As seniors age, their mobility decreases, and there is a higher risk of falling. The home must have home aging in place modifications to help prevent injuries. Here is a list of six simple yet effective home modifications.

Installing Grab Bars or Hand Rails

Installing grab bars or railings in high-risk slippery areas, like the bathroom, can provide better support. Grab bars are typically installed near the shower or tub area and near the toilet. However, grab bars or railings can also be installed along hallways and staircases. These home modifications can give seniors more support maneuvering around the home.  

Add Slip Resistant Mats to Tubs and Floors 

In addition to grab bars, adding slip resistant mats or even slip resistant stickers, depending on mobility, to tubs and bathroom floors can help prevent falling. This can be the simplest yet also efficient way to prevent falling.

Quick Tub Conversion Kits 

The quick tub conversion kit supplies you with everything you need to turn your existing bathtub into a step-in shower while still maintaining a fully functional bathtub. Stepping in and out of the bathtub can be a slip hazard for older adults.  

Threshold Ramps

A threshold ramp is a simple and safe way to help wheelchairs or other mobility devices to cross over rough surfaces. The slightly-inclined platforms makes it easy to cross over raised landings, doorways, or curbs.

Replace the Hardware on Door Handles and Cabinets  

Replacing round doorknobs with lever-style handles can help people with arthritis or grip issues easily open doors. Likewise, swapping out round kitchen cabinet doorknobs with lever-style handles or bar handles makes accessing kitchen items a breeze. Small knobs, like those commonly found on kitchen cabinets, can be hard to grasp for people that struggle with dexterity.  

Add More Light Fixtures 

There are many ways to bring more light into the home. You can put nightlights in the hallway, tap-lights under cabinets, or lamps on tables. This will aid your loved ones in seeing where they are going, which can help prevent any trips or falls. 

At Next Day Access, we offer solutions for home modifications. Our goal is to provide various solutions to help prepare a home for aging in place. Some of the additional services we provide include product installation services (for big or small jobs), in-home safety consultations, rental, and rent-to-own programs for non-custom products, as well as financing options. If you or a loved one is in need of our services or products, contact us today. 

Posted in Aging in PlaceTagged , , , , ,

According to a recent study, 90 percent of seniors over age 65 would prefer to stay at home rather than move into a nursing home. These days aging in place statistics are on the rise. It’s more doable than it has been in the past so more seniors are considering aging in place a real possibility.

An Abundance of Seniors 

The United States has seen unprecedented population growth among adults aged 65 and older. Studies show that Americans ages 65 and older will double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. The group’s share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent.

Overcrowding of nursing homes will be a significant problem in the future. Along with overcrowding, there are many other reasons people are choosing to invest in home modifications rather than relying on nursing homes.

Rising Cost of Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities 

One of the many reasons people choose their loved ones to age-in-place is that nursing homes and assisted living facilities are expensive. The general cost of a semi-private room in most nursing homes in 2016 was $6,844 a month.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household income in 2014 was $73,000. The cost of the semi-private rooms equals $82,000 a year. Usually, a senior is allowed to keep their home on Medicare.

However, if Medicare pays for any nursing home fees, they will put a lien on their home. You cannot sell the home until the lien is paid in full.

Medicare Pace Program 

In some places Medicare Pace Program is available. The program can help cover the expenses of seniors aging in place if a nurse or caretaker is needed. To receive this aid, a doctor must declare the senior as homebound, according to Medicare definitions.

If they do not meet the qualifications, hiring a caretaker from a health aid service company can be cheaper. Health aide services average around $20.50 an hour. For non-medical services, it runs about $20 an hour.

 Injured Seniors Study

The risk of seniors falling is huge. With home modifications, a senior living at home could save millions of dollars in hospital fees. Researchers Michael Eriksen and Gary Engelhardt found that 3 million Americans ages 65 and older are treated for falls annually, causing 800,000 hospitalizations.

They found that the falls resulted in 300,000 hip fractures. The hospitalization cost is about $33,000 per stay. The annual cost is about $55 billion (about $170 per person in the US.) The researchers suggest an inexpensive fix: in-home modifications reduce the incidence of falls by 50%. 

Home Modifications at Next Day Access 

Next Day Access has a variety of home modification solutions to help seniors age in place safely and comfortably. We offer an in-home consultation at no cost to you. With a list of recommendations on solutions, we can help make your home a safer place.

We also sell an assortment of other accessibility devices and mobility solutions. Contact us today to help you or your loved one age in place with peace of mind.

Posted in Aging in Place

The living room is a common space for families and loved ones to gather and spend time together. When designing the layout, creating the different spaces throughout the home to make your new home accessible and more comfortable, safer, and easier to navigate for an individual with limited mobility is essential.

The outdoor space is a part of the home that many people may forget. Having an accessible outdoor space allows your loved one to spend time outside safely. To learn about making your kitchen and bathroom accessible, read part one of this blog. 

At Next Day Access, we understand the importance of meeting all your accessibility needs for the home. We put together a room-by-room list of products and recommendations to enhance your home’s accessibility features.  

Living Room/Entryway/Hallways 

The width of the hallways and entryway should be 36 inches wide to give you plenty of space to maneuver. In the living room, you should keep a wide-open floor plan.

It is recommended that you have at least 5 feet of surrounding open space, so you have plenty of room to navigate around furniture and walls without running into anything. You can also install rails along the hallways. At Next Day Access, we offer rails that are sturdy while also stylish. 

Outdoors

Most wheelchairs and walkers cannot power through grass or mud. Builders must install a wide concrete path to outdoor areas. In addition, make sure they also make the driveway larger. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles require more space, whether they have a lift or a simple sliding door. It is essential to provide ample parking space along paved paths from the driveway to the door.   

At Next Day Access, we are proud to offer many solutions to help build a home that allows you to continue living independently. It is our goal that your home is as safe and comfortable as much as possible.

With the Next Day Access advantage, we are with you from the first step of estimating your needs with a free home evaluation following an installation. Every step of the way, you can count on us. If you are interested in learning more about all the accessibility and mobility products we offer, contact us today. 

Posted in Aging in Place

Are you in a position to have your home built from the ground up? If so, congratulations! Being able to build your dream home can be especially exciting for people with disabilities.  

The new construction of a home for people with a disability will be safer, more comfortable, and much easier to get around. If you must renovate a home, it can get difficult, expensive, and you should plan to run into issues.

The biggest problem can often be space constraints. You might be able to take space from a closet to make your room wider, but once you run out of that space, you will need to take it from a corridor, and then you run into another set of problems.  

An accessible house plan considers your specific needs and wants throughout the design. These home layouts include fewer walls, more open space, and wider hallways to grant freedom and mobility throughout the home. Before the first nail is hammered, hammer out the details for your home design with your contractor.  

At Next Day Access, we understand the importance of meeting all your accessibility needs for the home. We put together a room-by-room list of products and recommendations to enhance your home’s accessibility features.  

Kitchen

When installing the sink, do not place any cabinetry underneath. Pipes should be tucked tight against the back wall or even built into the wall to allow you to get right up to the sink. Setting sinks and countertops at 30 inches rather than 36 inches also helps.

Keep this rule in mind for other spaces in your home. You may also want to look into a side-by-side refrigerator. This type of refrigerator offers equal access to both the fridge and freezer. A good rule of thumb is 50% of storage should be easily accessible. Items that get used every day should be placed in lower cabinets, and more decorative dishes or specialty spices kept higher. 

Bathroom

As mentioned for the kitchen, a wall-mounted sink for the bathroom allows easy access to the sink from your wheelchair. For the bathtub, consider choosing a walk-in bathtub or a roll-in shower. Next Day Access has a wide assortment of bathroom modification items that help with convenience and safety.

You should also make sure that the flooring going down in the bathroom is slip-resistant. Lastly, make sure that the walls are reinforced; solutions like grab bars need a large amount of support when installed. 

At Next Day Access, we are proud to offer many solutions to help build a home that allows you to continue living independently. It is our goal that your home is as safe and comfortable as much as possible.

With the Next Day Access advantage, we are with you from the first step of estimating your needs with a free in-home consultation following an installation. Every step of the way, you can count on us. If you are interested in learning more about all the accessibility and mobility products we offer, contact us today.

View Part 2 of this post continued

Posted in Aging in Place

According to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures with AARP Public Policy Institute, an astounding 90% of people over age 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible. The “Aging in place” trend is more popular than ever, making home accessibility a hot topic.

It is an unpleasant fact that as you age, even though your mind may still be sharp, most seniors begin to have health issues. Sometimes, small household chores can be exhausting. Moving from room to room can wear you out, and taking a bath could feel impossible. Unfortunately, you will find that you not as spry as you used to be. Home accessibility can be improved with simple modifications to help people who are aging or living with a disability stay in their homes longer.

Improving Home Accessibility

Home modifications are one way to prevent falling. Many people make the mistake of waiting too long to make changes in their homes. That is why to avoid falls, installing accessibility equipment before you even begin to feel shaky or weak is recommended. At Next Day Access, we have a team ready to meet with you and guide you as you considering making your home more accessible.  

Before you add the home modifications to your home, schedule a free home evaluation with Next Day Access. The aging-in-place specialists at Next Day Access will come to your home and go room by room to inspect areas where the accessibility equipment would be most beneficial. Once you and your specialist have determined the proper equipment for your home, they will send an installation expert out to install everything quickly and efficiently.  

At Next Day Access we have a wide assortment of accessibility products to meet your specific needs. Some of our top sellers and most useful products include: 

  • Grab Bars 
  • Walk-In tubs 
  • Mobility Scooters 
  • Chair Lifts 
  • Porch Lifts  
  • Customizable Wheelchair Ramps 
  • Wheelchairs 

The list of our home accessibility products goes on and on. If you think you need it, we have it. At Next Day Access, your well-being, safety, and comfort are our top priority. Contact us today to schedule your home evaluation.  

Posted in Aging in Place

As a senior gets older, stairs can be a challenge to navigate. Instead of putting them through the strain or fear of managing the stairs, home modification for seniors can be pivotal in staying safe. Many seniors opt for a stair lift for many reasons, but some situations might make a home elevator a better choice. We’ve discussed the benefits and downfalls of each to help you make the right decision for your needs.

When It Makes Sense To Have A Stair Lift

Installing a stair lift is common in homes because they are less expensive than a home elevator, do not take a lot of time to install, nor do they require home renovations. A stair lift helps an individual navigate the stairs with a stress-free mind. And no worries about the amount of space a stair lift may take up because most models can fold up. Having the ability to fold up allows others to pass through the stairs without trouble.

Who Can Benefit From A Home Elevator?

A home elevator might be a viable option for people who have to stay in a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Although a home elevator is much more costly than a stair lift, it makes it easier to go up and down between the floors for people confined to a wheelchair or a similar mobility device. Plus, it improves the value of your home, so it could be considered a good investment in the long run. One thing you’ll need to be aware of is the amount of with this home modification for seniors is the construction required to make it fit, which will be discussed with your installation professional before beginning the project.

Consider Your Needs And Budget

As with any home modifications,  it is essential to review your needs and budget before deciding which option to choose. Both a stair lift and a home elevator have plenty of benefits, but you also want to make sure you’re not paying for something you don’t necessarily need. A stair lift is sufficient for seniors in most cases. However, talk to an expert about your options to make the right decision for your needs.

Home Modification for Seniors

Next Day Access can help seniors improve the safety of their homes. We offer different models of stair lifts and home elevators to ensure seniors have exactly what they need to navigate their homes safely. Our trained experts can provide the necessary information to make an educated decision when making home modifications. We are available for a free consultation, so contact us today to schedule yours.

Posted in Aging in Place, Home Solutions

As the weather gets warmer, there’s nothing better than sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. When you think about accessibility, you may focus on making the inside of your home accommodating for your mobility needs. However, there are many solutions for creating an outdoor living space accessible. Spending time outside is good for your physical and mental health. Here are some accessibility modifications to consider if you’re looking to make your backyard inclusive for you or your loved ones.

Threshold Ramps

Depending on your outdoor living space, you might have uneven terrain or stairs to navigate. Having even a single step to enter your backyard may make you feel uneasy or scared. A threshold ramp can help with a lot of your concerns and eliminate trip hazards. Threshold ramps are available for permanent or temporary use.

Enjoy Your Yard With A Porch Lift

If you have a raised deck, patio, or porch, a porch lift can help you enjoy your outdoor space with peace of mind. A threshold ramp might not satisfy your needs if you have multiple steps to navigate your outdoor space. But a porch lift is designed to raise and lower you from your deck with ease. It is possible to customize it to be wide enough to fit your wheelchair or mobility scooter.

Benefits Of An Outdoor Stair Lift

If your outdoor space isn’t suitable for a porch lift, then outdoor stair lifts might be the solution you need. It is similar to an indoor stair lift, but it’s made with weather-resistant materials to withstand outdoor elements. Simply sit on the outdoor stair lift to be transported up or down the stairs with relaxation and ease. If you have a garden, pool, or any other outdoor attraction you enjoy using, then a stair lift can help you access them much easier.

Next Day Access can make your backyard more livable with accessibility modifications. It’s great for a person’s health to spend time outside, so do not discourage yourself from using your outdoor space because of the fear of falling. Peace of mind is invaluable and well worth investing in the necessary modifications to achieve it. Schedule a free consultation today by contacting us and a professional can come to your home to evaluate your space as soon as possible.

Posted in Aging in Place, Health & Wellness, Home Solutions

Customer Reviews