What is an Accessible Home? About 90% of Americans over 65 want to remain in their homes as they age, rather than move to assisted living. An accessible home can help them do that.
Add wheelchair lifts, roll in showers, and grab bars. Seniors who plan for aging in place before they need it have more options. Don’t wait until there is an emergency or sudden need to create accessibility in your home.
Many factors can influence your decision to renovate your current home or move to a more suitable abode. Even if you move, you will still likely need to do renovations in your new place, but those renovations may be less costly depending on the overall layout of the house.
Family caregivers are uncelebrated heroes. Taking care of a loved one with limited mobility means helping them access all areas of the house, sometimes putting themselves at risk of falls and back injuries. It's not an easy job, yet they do it with so much love and...
People with disabilities are more active and living more independently in their communities as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a federal law requiring most businesses open to the public, regardless of size, to provide reasonable...
Staying in a nursing home can be highly beneficial for seniors. However, all facilities are not created equal and long-term care homes may not be for everyone. The recent pandemic has made many people reconsider if nursing homes are the best place for their...
It’s not just about safety Many remodelers move into the home accessibility market for personal reasons. Often, the first project they take on is for their own aging parent, who need grab bars, wider doorways, and a roll in shower to create a more accessible bathroom....
Make Sure You Have the Right Shower Seat Nothing feels better than a nice hot shower. Yet, the bathroom represents the most dangerous room in the house, especially for people over the age of 65. Here's why we always recommend a shower seat: Each year in the United...
How to create a Stylish and Safe Bathroom with a Curbless Shower As years pass by, most people need to change the way they do everyday things. You can modify your environment to accommodate your changing with a few updates. The best first step is to add a curbless...
Is it time to install toilet grab bars in your home? Safety bars are a mobility aid to help keep you safe and independent through all the years of your life. Proper grab bar installation is critical to provide peace of mind and make you feel safer and more comfortable...
Being able to access your own home is one of the most important parts of staying as independent as possible. When deciding on what type of accessible products to install in your place, you'll find two main options. A ramp or vertical wheelchair lifts that can raise...