Around 36 million older adults report falls yearly, one out of every five of which causes an injury. While many of us are aware of these physical consequences of falls for older adults, the mental and financial repercussions are seldom talked about — yet extremely important. You’re not alone if you’ve fallen or feel your fear of falling […]

Falls in older adults happen frequently. In the United States, more than 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls annually. While falls are common, you shouldn’t think of them as normal. Although your risk factors generally increase with age, falling isn’t inevitable. Learning what causes the elderly to fall can help you make changes to reduce the […]

This is sure to be another challenging holiday shopping season, between mail delays, supply chain issues, and regional COVID-19 hotspots. Here are some tips from National Ramp for checking everyone off your list, while staying safe (and accessible!)

When looking into a wheelchair ramp, you may have had a well-meaning relative or friend offer to build you one or connect you with someone who can build one “for cheap.” In our industry, we refer to these as “Chuck in a Truck” (people who pretend to be contractors but are actually unlicensed and untrained) […]

After a year-long staycation, you may be ready for new sights. While some international travel is still restricted (and more expensive), a trip to a wheelchair-friendly US destination can provide a new experience and help support local economies. While most of the best-known tourist spots are accommodating to people with disabilities, those places tend to […]

What You Can Do To Help Prepare Your Parents What Your Parents Will Need To Prepare Themselves If your parents seek to age in place, which is the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, you may wonder how to prepare them for their sunset years best. It’s always best […]

House-hunting for an accessible home for someone with a disability can have challenges. Fully accessible homes are difficult to find, especially if you are looking to rent your home. However, it is increasingly easier to find homes built to be inclusive of the needs of people with disabilities. Remember that no one can discriminate against […]

It’s been 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. While a lot of progress has been made in making more spaces accessible, there is still a long way to go before people with disabilities are fully integrated into all aspects of American society. A major criticism of the ADA is […]

With a combination of the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had in nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities and the desire for people to stay in the comfort of their homes, the numbers of seniors going to inpatient nursing home/rehabilitation care following hospitalization are sharply declining. But a safe at-home recovery will require planning to […]

Senior Citizens have long been targets of financial scams. Unfortunately, many of these scam artists find increasingly convincing ways to deceive older adults into giving them their money or personal information. Suspect Be aware of anything suspicious or out of character, from your financial institutions, the government or your loved ones. No one should call […]