{"id":908,"date":"2016-04-06T21:43:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T01:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.freedomshowers.com\/?p=908"},"modified":"2023-05-18T16:09:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T20:09:52","slug":"welcome-to-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomshowers.com\/blog\/welcome-to-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Freedom! An Accessible &#038; Senior Lifestyle Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h4><strong>Welcome! It&#8217;s so great\u00a0to meet you. We are the <span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Freedom-ites<\/span> and this is the\u00a0first post of our brand new\u00a0blog. We are so glad you dropped by. <\/strong><strong>You might be wondering a couple of things: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Who are these Freedom-ites<\/span>? <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">What&#8217;s in it for me<\/span>?\u00a0(free and engaging content, we promise)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">What can I expect from the Freedom blog<\/span>? <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">How can I engage\u00a0with these Freedom-ites<\/span>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s good to ask questions, and though\u00a0we might be strangers now, we hope to be friends soon! So please stick around and let us introduce ourselves. Find out what we can do for YOU!<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Our mission is simple:\u00a0<strong>to enhance the lives of our readers and clients<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Our content is made for people of all abilities, but if you are a senior, live with a mobility disability, or a loved one of yours falls in one of those categories (so everyone!), you will find the Freedom Blog particularly helpful.<\/p>\n<h3>Who Are We?<\/h3>\n<p>See that photo up at the top? The one with 10 smiles wearing their\u00a0Freedom gear? That&#8217;s us! It&#8217;s not me (I took the picture). My name is Ryan. Hayley (the Freedom-ite on the top right) and I are your Freedom Blog guides. We create the content and also find experts in the accessible and senior lifestyle universe to create original content to share with you on the Freedom Blog.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2006, we&#8217;ve helped thousands of clients create safe and accessible spaces. Our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #286cba;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomshowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">roll-in\u00a0showers<\/a><\/span><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedombathtubs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">walk-in bathtubs<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomliftsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wheelchair lifts<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomliftsystems.com\/Wheelchair-Accessible-Kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen lifts<\/a><\/span><\/span>, and other <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomshowers.com\/Shower-and-ADA-Bathroom-Accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accessible accessories<\/a><\/span><\/span> (\u2190 tongue twister) can be found all over North America. You can find us in your neighbours&#8217; home, your workplace, NBA stadiums, recreation halls, the Softball Hall of Fame, we even dream of one day building the first handicap accessible bathroom on Mars!<\/p>\n<p>But enough about the many\u00a0ways we help our clients live safer, more independent, and happier lives. You are here about our blog! Let us tell you why we have\u00a0launched it.<\/p>\n<h3>Why are we blogging about Senior Lifestyle?<\/h3>\n<p>We turned <span style=\"color: #286cba;\">10<\/span> this year, and over the past decade we have met some amazing people from inspiring\u00a0backgrounds. The majority of our clients fall into three\u00a0categories:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Individuals\u00a0living with mobility difficulties<\/span>\u00a0(i.e., seniors, veterans, physically disabled, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Loved ones of individuals\u00a0living with mobility disabilities<\/span>\u00a0(i.e., spouses, children, parents, caregivers, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Leaders\u00a0in the community who want to make their space accessible for others<\/span> (i.e., business owners, schools, religious organizations, community centres, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We have learned so much from our clients, and after a decade in the industry we have gathered\u00a0A LOT of knowledge. Knowledge that would be helpful for our\u00a0senior, mobility disabled, and caregiver clients.\u00a0Our passion is helping all individuals lead independent and healthy lives. We do this daily by making\u00a0accessible spaces\u00a0with our products, but we want to take it one step further. And so we have created the <span style=\"color: #286cba;\">Freedom Blog<\/span>,\u00a0<em>a site\u00a0dedicated to sharing\u00a0relevant, engaging, and original content that enhances the lives of our readers and clients.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>What will we be blogging about?<\/h3>\n<p>We are so excited to share our decade of experience and knowledge with you, here is just a glimpse of the type of \u00a0lifestyle and accessible advice topics you can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding Love in Your Golden Years<\/li>\n<li>Investing your nest egg in\u00a0Retirement<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.freedomshowers.com\/bathroom-safety-does-your-bathroom-love-you-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips on Making your Bathroom Accessible<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Healthy Eating Advice from Blue Zones (<span style=\"color: #286cba;\">blue zones<\/span> are places were people live measurably longer)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.freedomshowers.com\/what-happens-when-seniors-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Happens When Older Adults Fall<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Benefits of Owning Pets<\/li>\n<li>How Much Accessible Showers Cost<\/li>\n<li>Ways to Avoid Internet Scams and Fraud<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.freedomshowers.com\/gardening-benefits-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gardening Benefits &amp; Safety Tips for Seniors<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Steps to Aging in Place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are so excited to share, and even more excited for\u00a0you to leave here with useful, impacting\u00a0knowledge to apply to your life, or use if you&#8217;re ever on Jeopardy.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you get in touch with us?<\/h3>\n<p>You could come North and visit our HQ in Canada. But if that&#8217;s too cold for you we understand. Luckily there are many ways to get in touch with us!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Visit our\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.freedomshowers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/span> page and send us a confidential message<\/li>\n<li>Or just email us directly at <span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba;\" href=\"mailto:blog@accessibilitypro.com\">blog@accessibilitypro.com<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t be afraid to comment on our blog posts, including THIS one! We encourage you to share your tips, experiences, or let us know what topic you&#8217;d like to see on the Freedom Blog<\/li>\n<li>If you are interested in making your home or space more accessible you can visit one of our Freedom product sites:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomshowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Showers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedombathtubs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Bathtubs<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #286cba;\"><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/freedomliftsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Lift Systems<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If you need advice on our Accessible Products please call toll-free: \u00a0\u00a0<strong>1-877-947-7769<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>And how could we forget Social Media<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing it on Facebook or Twitter below<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>P.S.<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #286cba;\">We\u2019d love to meet you on <strong><u><a style=\"color: #286cba;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FreedomShowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter here<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>or on\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #286cba; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Accessibility-Professionals-Inc-198494526882839\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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