5 Pieces of Adaptive Technology with Widespread Appeal

Jun 10, 2020 Adaptive Products, Safety, Aging in Place, Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

A lot of the technology in our daily lives was initially developed for the benefit of people with disabilities but showed usefulness and popularity with non-disabled people as well. Here are some examples: Electric toothbrush The Broxodent electric toothbrush was invented in 1954 to aid those with limited motor skills.…

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6 Easy and Non-Permanent Ways to Increase Your Home’s Accessibility

Jun 09, 2020 Adaptive Products, Safety, Aging in Place, Fall Prevention, Senior Citizens

If you are preparing your home for a family member to stay with you, or for a post-surgery rehab, there are simple things to do to make your home more accessible. Most of these are reversible if you wish to change them back, although accessible living is always in style!…

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Are Your Discharge Procedures Thorough Enough?

Jun 04, 2020 Safety, Aging in Place, Fall Prevention

When a patient has reached the clinical milestones to discuss discharge to their home, are home access and fall risk being appropriately assessed? National Ramp believes that this component, crucial to the success of at-home recovery, may be overlooked in hospitals and rehab facilities. “My dad suffered a fall, resulting…

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