Most of us take our mobility for granted until it starts to slip away. When age, surgery, or a health condition add difficulty in going up steps, what has been a routine task can become a risky problem. Many homeowners wait until a big accident occurs, such as a serious fall or an injury, before […]
As people get older, moving about the home can get increasingly difficult. Even daily home tasks like walking up stairs, stepping into a bathtub, or crossing a threshold can pose unexpected danger. Families and caregivers want to make the home safer, more accessible, and easier to maneuver for older adults. The good news is there […]
Stair lifts are an important mobility resource for seniors and people with disabilities to enable them to move safely and independently between floors of their home. With pets in the home, it’s important to make considerations for their safety as well. Dogs and cats are naturally curious, which can create potential safety hazards when using […]
As the years go by, our homes should continue to make life easier, not harder. For many older adults, the place they have lived in and loved for decades was never designed with aging in mind. Stairs, bathtubs, and narrow hallways that were once an afterthought can slowly become barriers to safety and independence. The […]
As our parents age, the roles we’ve always known start to shift. The people who once held our hands as we crossed the street now may need our steadying arms as they navigate their own home. This shift can be unsettling for both sides, especially when well-meaning help begins to feel like a loss of […]