Earlier this year, we looked at the concept of wheelchair accessible travel, specifically what it means for wheelchair users who visit our home city of Philadelphia.
Today we’d like to take a broader view of this topic and pass along some tips from John Morris of Wheelchair Travel, whose thoughts on exploring Philadelphia were so helpful. If you’re considering whether to buy or rent a wheelchair in Philadelphia before taking a trip, you might want to study his suggestions.
Topics: rent a wheelchair Philadelphia, rent a wheelchair, scooter rentals
Every year, millions of senior citizens across the country are admitted to emergency rooms because of injuries caused by falls.
It’s the reason why people invest in things like stair lifts and lift chair recliners for elderly parents.
And with good cause. Falls are a serious, and often fatal, problem, according to the Centers for Disease Control, with the national rate of fatal falls on the rise:
Topics: stair lifts Philadelphia, DE, NJ, lift chair recliners, medical alert devices
The process of adding a hospital bed to your home can be daunting.
You’ll need to rearrange rooms, or perhaps give up pieces of furniture to make space. This is to say nothing of the emotional toll involved: A hospital bed in your home means someone may be in hospice care or is recovering from a serious illness or injury.
For people with mobility issues, the right kind of home modification can be life changing.
Whether it’s something as simple as grab bars that make your bathroom safer or a stair lift that lets you retain access to both floors of your home, home modifications give senior citizens and people with disabilities a sense of comfort, safety and dignity.
And while making these kinds of changes to your home might seem like more than you can afford, there are government programs that can help you pay for home modifications.
In this week’s blog post, we’ll look at how those programs work.
Topics: Stair lifts, railings, ramps, bathroom modifications, lifts & elevators
When you were a kid, summertime meant freedom. School was done for the year, and you had three months to essentially do whatever you wanted.
Then came adulthood, and summer blended with the other seasons. Maybe you’d take some vacation time, but most days you were up early and headed for work.
Now that you’re retired, and aside from your medication dispenser, your life isn’t as scheduled. Summer is once again a time to relax. Just be sure to relax safely, with these summer safety tips for seniors..