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...
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