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Keep updated on the latest trends and tips from experts as well as stories from homeowners who have chosen to stay at home and age in place.
How to Choose the Proper Sling
August 24, 2018So, you need a sling. Whether you have a ceiling lift or floor lift, neither do you much good without a sling. A sling is...
Read MoreCeiling Lifts vs. Floor Lifts: Which is Right for your Home?
August 8, 2018Purchasing a ceiling lift or floor lift can be a daunting task especially if this is your families first purchase. Like buying a new car...
Read MoreVacationing with the FST-300
July 25, 2018You’re going along, enjoying your summer when you look at your calendar and realize it’s almost August already. In a month, stores will be choc...
Read MoreAccessible Vacations
May 30, 2018Ah, summer. Three months of sunshine, enjoying the outdoors and planning some fantastic trips. Are you a laid back and R&R type of vacationer or...
Read MoreReduced Color Vision Can Increase Fall Risk
April 30, 2018When designing our home, we often make color selections based off personal preferences with little concern as to how these colors may affect visibility. Color...
Read MoreStraight vs. Curved Stairlifts: Which Do I need?
March 19, 2018It’s never been more evident why the baby boomer generation has been called such. Approximately 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. What’s more? 10,000...
Read MoreFall Prevention Tips During Winter
February 20, 2018Ice, Ice Baby Sledding, ice skating, skiing… there are a lot of wonderful things about winter. But unfortunately, when snow falls, so do people. According...
Read MoreHome Elevator vs. Platform Lift vs. Stair Lift
February 14, 2018When a loved one’s mobility becomes limited, we often find the stairs being the first obstacle for them. As conditions worsen, we have to consider...
Read More10 Tips to Help Seniors Live Independently
January 26, 2018“Home is where the heart is.” – Pliny the Elder Our home is our sanctuary. It’s where we find reprieve from our busy lives. It’s...
Read MoreHow to Clean a Stairlift
December 28, 2017Properly Cleaning Your Stairlift Chair lifts are a great mobility aid to ensure a safe climb up the stairs. But, we may forget that just...
Read MoreAging Parents: 5 Surprising Ways a Stair Lift Can Help Them Live at Home Longer
November 29, 2017A stairlift reduces the biggest injury hazard in your aging parent’s home at minimal cost, giving peace of mind for everyone. Maybe it’s the cozy...
Read MoreAll About Arthritis
September 15, 2017Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America with more than 50...
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