by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Whether you are caring for an aging loved one or if you are getting older yourself, sometimes you have to look around your home and shift things around for safety purposes and to prevent falls. One of the most overlooked rooms is the bathroom, but it presents multiple...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Bathrooms are often the biggest safety concerns in a person’s home, especially as the person gets older. Losing your balance or being as confident when walking can be particularly frightening when getting out of the shower or going to the bathroom at night when it’s...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
For a building to be ADA-compliant, every aspect of the structure applies. This can get tricky with older buildings that may have been built before the ADA was enacted, but it is still possible to become compliant with some modifications. As accessibility standards...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
When you’ve lived in your home for many years, it’s easy to get used to how everything is laid out and be comfortable with the arrangement. However, when your mobility becomes limited due to getting older or suffering an injury or disability, some adjustments may have...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
People often ask what makes a home completely accessible even for a person with mobility limitations. Whether you have a loved one with mobility concerns or if you have trouble getting around in your own home, many different solutions can help. A wheelchair ramp and...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Whether you’re a senior striving for independent living or you’re a caregiver providing care to an aging parent, home accessibility should be considered a necessity, not a luxury. Home accessibility goes well beyond simply having a wheelchair or a mobility scooter to...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Many seniors or people with mobility concerns learn to deal with any obstacles or challenges in their homes because they don’t know of a solution to help. According to this AARP Fact Sheet, greater than one million older people with some type of disability live in a...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
3 Safe Alternatives to Stairs in Your House Fall injuries are too common in seniors today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 30 million older people will fall every year, and approximately 30,000 of those will result in death. While...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Most people in the United States will either know someone with a disability or will have one themselves. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 61 million Americans live with a disability, which equates to about one out of every four...
by FSM | Aug 11, 2020 | News
Getting older sometimes means having to rearrange things in the house that are problematic, even though they never presented any issues before. Whether you’ve experienced a sudden and unexpected disability or if your mobility has become more limited over time, the...
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