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Top 5 Bathroom Safety Products for the Elderly and the Disabled Within a home, bathrooms present a relatively serious safety hazard for the elderly and the disabled. The fear of tripping, slipping and injuring oneself is especially high due to...

6 Types of Essential Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for Seniors As you age, your physical capabilities change. You don’t have the same coordination and balance that you used to. Common home areas, such as stairs and bathtubs, create challenges...

6 Types of Essential Bathroom Home Medical Equipment for Seniors As you age, you need to be aware of your limitations and prepare your bathroom accordingly. Because of this, you should purchase the home medical equipment and make the necessary...

6 Services Every Group Home Should Provide for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Group homes are not just places to warehouse adults with developmental disabilities who cannot completely care for themselves or be cared for by family or loved...

5 Types of Home Medical Equipment for Aging in Place More and more seniors are choosing to remain in their homes as they age. Here are five things every senior, who plans to age in place, should have. 1. Accessible Bath and Shower Options As...

5 Accessories that Every Home Should Have for Aging in Place Homes for seniors aging in place, need to consider purchasing the following accessories to plan for their future health needs: Door Levers Traditional door knobs need to be replaced by...

4 Ways to Help Prevent Falls in a Home Design for Aging in Place The number one problem for seniors over the age of 65 that has a significant impact on their ability to maintain their independence is falls. Many falls lead to injuries such as...

Why You Should Prepare for Aging in Place Now There is a famous fable about an ant and a grasshopper. One spends the summer months frolicking while the other prepares for the winter ahead. As a result, during the long months of winter, the ant has...

Why Walk-In Baths Make Sense Personal hygiene is not optional. If you’re going to stay happy and healthy, you need to get cleaned up on a regular basis. If you’ve got mobility issues, getting in and out of a traditional bathtub can be tricky....

What You Need to Know Before Getting a Roll in Shower If you or a loved one have recently become a wheelchair user you may be considering adding a roll in shower. This can mean extensive renovations to your current bathroom, so careful thought and...

What to Look for in Handicapped Shower Stalls If you selecting a handicapped shower stall for the first time you may have questions. You may be unsure what you are looking for. Installing a new handicapped shower stall, like any other remodeling...

Types of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) You Should Have in Your Group Home A good group home should ensure accessibility to all residents. This means having the proper durable medical equipment (DME) available to allow all users to live as...

Massachusetts Home: Remodeling The Bathroom For Senior Living Nine out of ten seniors report that they want to age in place – that is, live in their own homes independently rather than moving into a senior housing situation, assisted living...

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for Aging in Place Home Modifications Many seniors wish to remain in their homes for as long as they are able despite the effects of age and illness on ability. Seniors are often hesitant to move into long-term...

Connecticut Open Features Wheelchair Tennis NBC CT recently aired a great story about adaptive tennis. Wheelchair tennis is an exciting, competitive sport; the only modification to the rules is that players are allowed a second bounce, should they...