While for many years America’s seniors have opted for the amenities and services offered by assisted living communities, this trend is quickly coming to an end. Today, reports from the AARP have shown approximately 90% of seniors hope to remain in their homes as they age. This change is largely driven by the rising costs […]
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 to plan for the future, instead of scrambling in an emergency. Once you, your parents, and their […]
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which went virtual in 2021, has always showcased the most forward-thinking and innovative tech. And in recent years, developers have seen the value in creating technology to meet the needs and concerns of the large senior citizen and disabled populations in our country. Here are a few products that caught […]
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 […]
Here are seven items that every senior citizen should have in their houses, to comfortably and safely age in place. 1. Smart Medication dispensers Medication dispensers have gone beyond the weekly containers we’ve all seen for years. There is a wide array of products and apps on the market to help track medications and times, […]
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! Swap Out Your Door Handles […]
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 […]
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. […]
With everyone sheltering in place to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus, your elderly loved ones may have trouble adapting to the new changes, especially if they lack access to transportation or have mobility difficulties. Here are a few ways you can support the senior citizens in your life during this time: Check-in on […]
National Ramp encourages all senior citizens to consider a wheelchair ramp as a preventative tool that could impact their longevity. “While popular thought is that ramps are just for people who can’t otherwise use stairs, that thinking could be holding back seniors from the safety benefits of a handicap ramp,” said Garth Walker, Managing Director at National Ramp. Falls Can Happen […]