Take Care of Your Own Health Needs You cannot help others unless your own needs are met. Make sure that you are sleeping and eating well, staying hydrated, and taking time to exercise. Also, make sure to stay on top of your own doctor’s appointments, including annual exams, mammograms, colonoscopies, and other screenings your doctor […]

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 in a broken foot. When […]

While COVID-19 has not been fully eliminated, the initial spike that caused stress to the healthcare system at certain key spots has started to significantly decrease, allowing some states to reopen their elective surgeries and broaden the types of procedures they will do. If you had a surgery rescheduled or delayed due to COVID-19, make […]

You’ve decided you are ready for a ramp for your mobility needs but are unsure which product is right for you? We’re here to make the decision easy! I am looking to get over small steps and door thresholds in my house, below 6.” National Ramp offers three threshold ramps for you to choose from. […]

The CDC and many communities are asking people to practice social distancing to help slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). While there’s no need to panic, you should still prepare for what you’ll need and how you’ll keep your days filled while at home. Prepare Check that you have enough medication to make it […]

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where tech giants and startups alike demonstrated their products, several of the tech items displayed foster aging in place and support independent living. Tech companies are aware that the growing aging population in a digital world offers many opportunities for seniors wishing to age in […]

While seniors are targeted with ads for many non-tested dietary supplements claiming to add years to their lives, there is a less conventional prevention tool that could make a huge impact on older adults  – a handicap ramp. “But I’m not in a wheelchair, or any mobility device,” you might be thinking. While popular thought […]

Documentary Screening Events Entertain And Connect Seniors With Info & Resources “What if you could entertain people AND help keep them from falling?” asks National Ramp’s Andrew Miller. “This project does both, and our support—and rollout of screening events with the producers—aims to continue and enhance that trend.” As part of National Ramp’s continued efforts […]

For senior citizens who wish to Age in Place (living in their homes as long as possible), there are many beautiful home modifications that can be done which will not only increase the long-term safety of the home but will also contribute to its value. It’s important to keep in mind that your mobility will […]

Wheelchair Accessibility Nationwide With over 2.2 million Americans wheelchair dependent, there is a huge demand for accessibility in public areas and throughout homes across America. Despite this, there are still many public areas across the U.S. that are not wheelchair-friendly, but your home doesn’t have to be one of these places. Handicap-Accessible Home Makeover While being dependent on […]