The need for a wheelchair ramp can often be urgent and time-sensitive. When faced with the pressure of trying to get a ramp for yourself or a loved one, you may be tempted by these shortcuts, which could cause severe issues in the future. 1. Cheap Today Could be Expensive Tomorrow – A cost of a safe […]

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 […]

At the start of the new year, many Americans resolve to become more fit. Exercise and its benefits are not out of reach for wheelchair-bound individuals. Here are a few benefits you can look forward to when you add regular exercise into your schedule. For seniors hoping to age in place, regular exercise to maintain […]

With the holiday season approaching, not only do you want to plan your menu and set up your festive décor, but you may also need to make your home accessible to loved ones who use mobility devices. When planning for temporary guests, whether they’re staying a day or a month, small changes can make your […]

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 […]