Be Nice…One Day I’ll Be Changing Your Diapers

Aging-in-Place is a great option, but if we're going to be living past 100 years old, at some point we'll need to find a place to live where somebody is around to take care of us.

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Collapsible Shower Dam For Accessible Showers

A collapsible shower dam also works well for wheelchair users because it collapses when the wheels roll over it and then pops back up in place.

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What Does it Take to Become a Doctor?

So, you always wanted to become a doctor. Maybe you're just curious about what it takes to be a doctor. Either way, the infographic below, Anatomy of a Doctor, lays it all out for you.

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Pool Lifts and New ADA Pool Accessibility Requirements

On September 15, 2010, the law regarding ADA Pool Accessibility requirements changed. Under the new legislation, public and commercial swimming pools are now required to be accessible to people with disabilities on, or before March 15, 2012.

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Long Term Services by State for Seniors, Caregivers, and People With Disabilities

The LTSS website not only helps seniors, caregivers and families easily find much needed information, it also helps states and policymakers track efficiencies and needs.

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A Telecab Elevator Minimizes Construction Time and Cost

Some disabilities progress over time. This means that installing a stair lift may be fine for now, but in a few years it may be difficult to use. Choosing a home elevator might be a better option, and installing a Telecab Elevator can minimize construction time and cost. A Telecab Elevator is a two-stop residential [...]

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Go Vertical with a Porch Lift or Platform Lift to Get a Wheelchair Up Stairs in Tight Spaces

For really tight spaces a vertical Platform Lift or Porch Lift is often better than a wheelchair ramp.

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Medtrade Expo in Atlanta, Georgia – October 25-27, 2011

Accessible Construction is proud to be representing the Tornado Shower Body Dryer in this year's Medtrade Accessible Home. The shower body dryer allows for hands-free drying which is ideal for people with balance problems, arthritis, need privacy from a caregiver or just like to have the latest gadget.

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Don’t Get Burned By Hot Water in the Shower or Sink

One common fear for seniors and people with disabilities is getting burned by water that is too hot while taking a shower or running water in the sink.

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Remodeling Show 2011 in Chicago October 13 – October 15, 2011

We're very excited to be exhibiting at this year's Remodeling Show. If you're in Chicago in October, visit Accessible Construction in Booth #644.

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7 Patient Transfer Devices That Make Life Easier for Caregivers and Patient Handling

Moving patients from one place to another always involves some risk of injury but by taking advantage of the available patient transfer devices, it reduces the possibility of injury and increases the quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver.

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7 Grab Bar Installation Tips

Whenever possible, position a grab bar within reach of the strongest side of the body. If the grab bar user has limited mobility in the left arm, a grab bar within reach of the right arm is preferred.

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Modular Access Ramp Designs – Switchback Ramp Configuration

Modular ramps of all-aluminum construction work great for home and commercial use. While they can be setup as a permanent ramp system, they are not as permanent as concrete or wooden ramps for wheelchairs or scooters.

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Wheelchair Ramp Safety and ADA Accessibility Guidelines

Building or buying a wheelchair ramp isn't difficult but working within the required Accessibility Guidelines developed by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) can make it challenging.

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Bruno Independent Living Outdoor Stair Lift 76 Feet Long

We contacted Bruno Independent Living Aids with the dimensions and they custom fabricated the 76-foot track for us. A Bruno Outdoor Stair Lift 2010E was attached to the track.

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A Shower Dam for a Wheelchair Shower Keeps Water Inside the Shower

A Shower Dam can also used for walk-in showers to keep water in the shower, but sometimes they have a raised threshold that can be stepped over but difficult to roll over in a wheelchair.

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Bruno Curved Stair Lift in Los Angeles With 9-Custom Turns For Aging-In-Place

We recently installed a Bruno Curved Stair Lift in Los Angeles for a client with 7 levels in their home. We contacted Bruno with the specifications and details about the home and they manufactured nine custom turns for us.

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The MIT Age Suit “AGNES” Simulates Life As a 74-Year Old Person

The MIT Age Suit, AGNES, mimics what it is like to go shopping and cook in a kitchen with limited mobility, hearing and eyesight, much like what a senior in their 70s experiences on a daily basis.

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Why Two-Wall Wheelchair Showers Provide Good Accessibility

By using a weighted shower curtain that acts as the third wall, the corner of the wheelchair shower can be used as an entrance to the barrier-free shower.

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Having Fun in the Retirement Community – LipDub Video

This video shatters the belief that living in a senior living facility can be boring. We all know days aren't normally THIS fun, but tell that to this group of seniors and they might not agree.

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8 Aging-in-Place Products For the Bedroom

When thinking about aging-in-place, it's obvious that the bathroom is the first place in the home to examine followed by the kitchen. These rooms are extremely important because most of the accidents in the home happen there. But don't forget to assess the bedroom.

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When Should I Start Thinking About Aging-In-Place?

If you already live in the home you plan to stay in after retirement, it's never too late to start the process of modifying your home to make it safer and more accessible.

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Making a Kitchen Friendlier For People With Disabilities

A good general rule to follow is keep food and frequently used kitchen items within reach. Heavy things should always be placed in lower cabinets and never up high.

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Visitability – Making the Home Better for Visitors and Residents

Visitability (visit-ability) is similar to Universal Design with fewer requirements, but the intent is the same. A home should be accessible for everyone - easy to enter, easy to move around in, and have a bathroom on the main floor.

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Telecab Elevator

The Telecab Elevator maximizes space in the home because it does not have a shaft. It is sometimes referred to as a "shaftless or vanishing elevator" because when it is in the "up" position sitting on the top floor, there is no evidence of it on the downstairs floor.

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Abilities Expo Los Angeles – April 15 – 17, 2011 – Booth #441

The Abilities Expo returns to Los Angeles this year and runs from Friday, April 15 thru Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Learn about products and services for people with disabilities. Accessible Design & Consulting is in Booth #441.

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Home Elevator or Stairlift For Getting Upstairs – Which is Best?

There are many factors that dictate the decision of choosing between a home elevator or a stairlift for independent living.

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Support a Homebound Senior in Just One Minute

Support a Homebound Senior in Just One Minute - This Video Shows How

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Anti-Scald Shower Valve

An Anti-Scald Shower Valve prevents burns in the shower.

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Companies Donate Services to Make a Los Angeles Home Accessible

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Overhead Ceiling Lift

An Overhead Ceiling Lift can aid in lifting a patient in and out of bed or the bathtub.

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Battery Operated Toilet Seat – Power Toilet Aid

The Power Toilet Aid (PTA) Battery Operated Toilet Seat is a power toilet lift designed for individuals with musculo-skeletal or neuromuscular limitations due to disease or injury.

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Promote Circulation For Diabetes – Start With Your Feet

Promote Circulation For Diabetes - Start With Your Feet - Vibrating Foot Massage

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Age in Place Design Challenge: Adding a Pocket Door to Create Space

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Transport Chair / Companion Chair

A Transport Chair / Companion Chair provides freedom to go more places and do more things because it is lightweight and folds easily to be put in the trunk of a car.

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Ergonomic Shower Chair

An Ergonomic Shower Chair provides a safe and comfortable way to take a shower without standing for a long period of time.

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Aging in Place: Transitions and Choices

Accessible Design and Consulting presented at Aging in Place: Transitions and Choices, held by the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation Senior Congress.

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Collapsible Water Retainer & Weighted Shower Curtains Combo

Two of the most popular products for roll-in wheelchairs showers are a perfect match for each - a Collapsible Water Retainer and Weighted Shower Curtains.

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Fold Down Padded Shower Bench

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Be Safe Online

Be Safe Online - Update your Facebook Settings and use good passwords.

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Laser Cane for Parkinson Disease

Laser Cane for Parkinson Disease helps prevent gait freezing episodes

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How To Live To Be 100+

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Fall Prevention Tips For Older Adults

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10 Tips For Keeping Seniors and Boomers Healthy and Fit

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Parkinson Walker with Laser for People with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson Walker with Laser for People with Parkinson's Disease

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Non-Slip Shower Strips for Bathroom Safety

Non-Slip Shower Strips make the bath and shower safer.

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Bed Pull-Up Strap

A Bed Pull-Up Strap makes it easier to pull yourself up and out of bed.

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Portable Bidet

Portable Bidet has two independent arms for washing and a water temperature control.

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Invisia Fold Down Shower Seat

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Invisia Towel Bar and Grab Bar Combo

Invisia Collection Towel Bar and Grab Bar Combo

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Toilet Paper Holder and Grab Bar Combination – Invisia Collection

Invisia Collection Toilet Paper Holder and Grab Bar Combination

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When Soap Dish Meets Grab Bar

This Invisia Collection Soap Dish Grab Bar is ideal for for Bathrooms and Showers

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Corner Shelf Grab Bar for Bathrooms and Showers

Invisia Collection Corner Shelf Grab Bar for Bathrooms and Showers

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Accent Ring Grab Bar – New Product

Accent Ring Grab Bar adds safety and a touch of class to the shower.

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Bath Lift – Electric

An Electric Bath Lift makes it easy to get in and out of a bathtub.

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15% Off Mobility Products For The Holidays

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Telescoping Reacher

Telescoping Reacher makes it easy for people with arthritis to pick up items.

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Portable Grab Bars

Portable Grab Bars are great for traveling or whenever you need a temporary solution.

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Symptoms of a Stroke Video

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Designer Hospital Bed Rails For Home

When you were a child, your parents had a fear that you would fall out of bed while you were sleeping. Now, the tables are turned and YOU probably worry about your aging parents falling out of bed while they sleep. Designer Hospital Bed Rails for the Home could be just what you’re looking for. [...]

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Non-Slip Shower Strips

Non-Slip Shower Strips are an easy and economical way to make a bathtub or shower safer.

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Wall Hung Accessible Sink for Wheelchair Users

A Wall Hung Accessible Sink is an excellent alternative to a bathroom vanity for wheelchair users because there is plenty of space under the sink for rolling in and getting closer to the sink and faucet.

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Swivel Car Seat

The Swivel Car Seat acts like a Lazy Susan for people in their cars.

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Modify Your Home For Accessibility to Age In Place

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Portable Patient Lift

This Light Weight Electric Portable Patient Lift is made of aircraft aluminum. It is very sturdy, lightweight and easy to travel with.

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Vertical Porch Lift (Platform Lift)

What do you do when there isn’t enough space to install a wheelchair ramp and a stairlift just won’t work because you need to remain in the wheelchair? Install a Vertical Porch Lift (Platform Lift). As you can see in the above photo, the stairs are too short and steep for a ramp. The solution [...]

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Stairlift or Home Elevator?

Stairlift or Home Elevator? What is better for me?

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ALS – Lou Gehrig’s Disease Resources

ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease Resources

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Incline Lifts for Wheelchairs and Scooters

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Hand-Held Shower and Holder

A Hand-Held Shower and Holder is ideal for washing your hair in the bathtub.

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Hi-Low Hospital Bed for Home

Many of our clients suffer from a fall or stroke and are hospitalized for a period of time. They get good care and have special accommodations while in the hospital but under ideal conditions they are released from care and return to their home. Sometimes they need a special bed and other times they just [...]

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Los Angeles Stairlifts

Los Angeles Stairlifts provide safety and comfort for seniors and people with disabilities. We provide stairlift installation in southern California.

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Eldercare For Dummies

One of our most important goals is to perform home modifications so that people can remain in their own homes for as long as possible. We’re experts at what we do. But we also rely on other experts such as caregivers and occupational and physical therapists to help with aging and disabilities. Whether it’s for [...]

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AT Network’s New Website

The AT Network recently redesigned their website to make it easier to use and more informative for consumers, caregivers, service providers and others with a need for assistive technology. The AT Network was created by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC), under a contract with the California AT System, a branch of the [...]

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Super Pole System

The Super Pole System is a floor to ceiling support pole that can be used in any room of the home. The Super Pole comes with a number of attachments and makes it easier to stand or sit or get in and out of bed. More details and ordering information can be found on our [...]

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Roll A Ramp – Portable Wheelchair Ramp

Roll A Ramp is a Portable Wheelchair Ramp (or scooter ramp) system that rolls up for easy storage or transport. Wheelchair ramps are great when you have one available but most of the time you only have one or two at your home and they’re stationary – you can’t take them with you. Roll A [...]

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Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom

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Handicap Electric Cabinets

Handicap Electric Cabinets - Height Adjustable Kitchen Cabinets raise and lower at the touch of a button.

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Iron Railings For Fall Prevention

It’s quite common for falls to happen on steps or stairways leading up to a home. Iron Railings For Fall Prevention provide an attractive way to make steps and stairways safer. Adding iron handrails is a custom application that is available in a variety of of styles and colors. If you live in the southern [...]

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Walker Glide Skis

Walker Glide Skis replace tennis balls on your walker

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Parkinson Disease Resources

Parkinson Disease (Parkinson’s) is a brain disorder that occurs when nerve cells or neurons in a certain location of the brain die. These cells are no longer able to produce dopamine. When approximately 80% of the dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson disease appear. The primary symptoms of Parkinson disease include: Tremors (shaking) [...]

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Fall Prevention For Seniors and Older Adults

Fall Prevention For Seniors and Older Adults - Some ideas to help prevent falls

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Transfer Belt – Gait Belt

The Transfer Belt / Gait Belt is a walking belt for caregivers that helps prevent back injuries and allows for safer patient transfers. With seven handles and a 6-inch high back, this Transfer Belt/Gait Belt is great for transferring patients. We’re currently running a special on our website: http://www.AccessibleConstruction.com/services/walkers/transfer-belt-gait-belt.html Transfer Belt – Gait Belt is [...]

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Pull Down Closet Rod

The Pull Down Closet Rod makes it easy for wheelchair users to reach clothing items in the closet because it lowers them to the chair."

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Couch Cane ADA Stander

The Couch Cane is an ADA Stander that makes it easy to stand up or sit down on a couch or chair.

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Funny Prayer About Getting Old

This Funny Prayer about Getting Old was given at the Home Instead Senior Care Annual Convention. Mary Maxwell is the speaker that gave this invocation. It is a hilarious speech that touches on getting older. Funny Prayer About Getting Old is a post from: Related posts:Home Safety Guide For Seniors Accessible Design & Construction Independent [...]

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Threshold Ramp in New Colors

Our best selling Threshold Ramp now comes in new colors.

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Wheelchair Accessible Motorhome Modification

We focus on making barrier-free home modifications and occasionally we get requests for something a little different – like this one for a Wheelchair Accessible Motorhome Modification. The Challenge was to make the entrance and bedroom stairway safer and wheelchair accessible. As you can imagine, there isn’t a lot of space in a motorhome or [...]

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Accessible Product Bundles

We provide a full-line of Barrier-Free Products for the Accessible Home. Our website offers some great product discounts but some of our best deals are for Accessible Product Bundles. Shown above is a Bathroom Bundle that includes a Toilevator toilet spacer, 18-inch Grab Bar, and Offset Door Hinges. More Product Bundles can be found at: [...]

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Offset Door Hinges

One of our favorite products for modifying barrier-free homes is adding a set of Offset Door Hinges to widen doorways up to two inches. Sometimes called “swing-away” or “expandable hinges,” Offset Door Hinges are much cheaper and easier than widening a doorway the conventional way. You can add offset hinges to any door in the [...]

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Furniture Risers

Furniture Risers (also called Sofa Risers, Couch Risers, Table Risers, or Bed Risers) lift furniture a few inches to make it easier to get up or sit down.

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Handybar and Car Caddie- Car Standing Support

The Handybar is a Car Standing Support Lever that makes getting in and out of a car easier. The Handybar can be used for getting in and out of car easily while adding extra support for safety. It stores in the door pocket or can be carried in a briefcase or purse. Another useful item [...]

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Home Safety Guide For Seniors

Most accidents happen in the home, especially the bathroom and kitchen. For seniors and people with disabilities that need to safe-proof their homes, it’s best to work with a certified consultant that can assess both the disability AND the living environment. But many people are hesitant for fear of cost, inconvenience, or for some, the [...]

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Toilevator ADA Toilet Spacer

Do you want a raised toilet without buying a brand new toilet? The Toilevator ADA Toilet Spacer fits underneath your existing low toilet and raises it 3.5 inches from the bottom. The Toilevator Toilet Spacer is one of our favorite bathroom safety and convenience products because it raises your existing toilet 3.5 inches without the [...]

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Solutions For Mobility Challenges

To make it easy for seniors and people with disabilities, as well as caregivers, to find easy The Mobility Solutions “Cheat Sheet” is available on our website with links directly to each of the products for more information. The web page is updated periodically to make room for new products and is available here:

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Bed Cane Bed Rail

For seniors and people with disabilities, getting in and out of bed, or staying in bed can be a challenge. The Bed Cane Bed Rail solves both of these problems. It serves as a bed rail to keep you from falling out of bed. By simply lifting up on the rail, it swivels out away [...]

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Beasy Transfer Board

The wheelchair transfer board available. Wheelchair transfers can be difficult, whether it’s transferring from a bed to the chair or from the wheelchair to another chair. The Beasy Transfer Board has a sliding disc that rotates as it slides making it easier to transfer than conventional wooden or plastic transfer boards. Beasy Boards are available [...]

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Collapsible Water Retainer Shower Dam

A Collapsible Water Retainer Shower Dam is a great wheelchair shower accessory. The Collapsible Water Retainer, or Collapsible Shower Dam, is placed at the shower threshold and collapses when a wheelchair rolls over it then pops back up into place to keep water in the shower instead of spilling out into the bathroom. They come [...]

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Advantage Rail – 4′ Adjustable Support Pole

The Advantage Rail is a 4′ Adjustable Support Pole ADA Stander to help people with disabilities get out of bed, out of the bathtub or off the toilet. This sturdy device is floor-mounted so it’s secure and it can be installed in the bathroom, living room, bedroom, or anywhere that you need support for standing [...]

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Riser Recliner Chair

What’s not to love about recliners? They’re about as comfortable as a living room chair gets. But sometimes they’re so comfy they’re hard to get out of them. Enter the

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