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Are There Funding Resources To Cover The Costs of Making A Home Accessible? Whether this is the first time you are considering making modifications to your/a loved one’s home to make it accessible, or you just need to upgrade the home-in-question’s accessibility,...

Creating Awareness of Brain Injury Awareness Month And Honoring Those Who Live With BI For years, March has been earmarked as the month to honor those living with brain injury. Brain Injury (BI) Awareness Month aims to: Acknowledge and celebrate...

Preventing Falls In Seniors Via Balance Exercises And Fall-Prevention Equipment Research conducted by the team at Lift & Care Systems on topics that are important to seniors – many of whom are “Baby Boomers” (age 62-80) – indicates that they, or...

Why Purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance Supports Successful Aging-At-Home Plans As we outlined in our previous blog post about aging in place, there are a number of reasons why more and more individuals are choosing to age at home right now. As...

Why More Individuals Are Choosing To Age At Home You're probably hearing the phrases "aging at home" and "aging in place" a lot these days. That's because more and more individuals in their 60's and beyond are choosing to stay in the homes they...

Supporting The Independence And Dignity Of The Disabled Whether you or your loved one were born with a disability or acquired it later in life, we here at Lift & Care Systems share your goal for yourself, or for those for whom you care, to lead the...

Planning For Both Immediate And Long-Term Needs Related to Disability and Aging Whether you’re an individual living with disability, a senior who wants to age in place, or the caregiver of the aforementioned individuals, putting the proper...

Worry Less In 2022 By Putting These 6 Senior Safety Measures In Place For The New Year 2026 Update: While this blog post was originally posted in 2022, it still rings true with the 2026 new year! And, in addition to the safety measures below, you...

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...

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) Checklist for Caregivers of Disabled Individuals As a caregiver for the disabled, you will often discover that assessing the safety and quality of programs or residences for disabled individuals is, at times,...