According to the Center for Disease Control, 36 million falls are reported each year for people over the age of 65 in the United States. This results in 3 million emergency room visits and 32,000 deaths. As the population of people over 65 grows, this number of falls could increase if families and elderly-services providers … More September Is National Fall Prevention Month

Let’s face it, aging can impose unwanted limitations on people. Simple activities that most of us could easily do now become challenging. One major challenge is the simple task of standing up from a sitting position. It is difficult to get those hips above the knees, so we can stand up. Lift chairs make up … More What A Lift Chair Can Do For You

A Stairlift is handy when you have reduced mobility. This can be as a result of ageing, medical conditions or an accident. No matter the cause of limited mobility, the biggest challenge is climbing up and down the stairs. And let’s face it, whether it is down to a basement, or up to another level, … More Stairlifts Can Help You Age In Place

Are Electric Wheelchairs And Scooters Waterproof or Snowproof? If you are in Colorado, there is a decent chance you will have more sunny days with zero precipitation than not. We get snow in winter. We get rain in spring. We get some thunderstorms in summer. But…we are actually pretty dry most of the time. That’s … More It’s Raining Or Snowing. Can I Ride?

A good night sleep is one of the most-important health benefits you can give yourself. It is doubly important to rest well when you are recovering from an illness, injury or some other challenging health condition. Here are four reasons to have a hospital bed in your home. Given this, a quality bed could be … More 4 Reasons To Have A Hospital Bed In Your Home

Part 2: There Are A Lot Of Resources Available As we covered in Part 1 of our Aging In Place Series, most Americans want to stay home when they get older – if possible. That can be easier said than done. Health matters are the main factor in limiting whether a person can age in … More Aging In Place

We hear a lot about “aging in place”, but what exactly does that mean? Generally, “aging in place” is the catch all phrase for “I want to stay in my own home as I get older.” Survey after survey shows that Americans do not want to relocate if they can help it. However, many Americans … More Aging In Place (Part 1: It’s a lot to think about)

Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs can give people the independence to get out and about with no physical hassle, and a key part of this is batteries. With that in mind, it is important to take care of your batteries. In Colorado, winter can be a time when scooters get less use. This makes it … More Take Care Of Your Scooter Batteries

Do you live in an assisted living or independent living community? Do you have mobility limitations that keep you from walking long distances? Have you thought about a mobility scooter but thought them a little big for your apartment, the hallways and/or elevators? A happy medium might be an electric wheelchair. Electric wheelchairs give you … More Electric Wheelchairs Are Perfect For Community Living

Back surgery? Hip replacement? Rotator cuff surgery? How about a knee replacement? Age related weakness? Ankle swelling? Any one of these surgeries and conditions can leave you needing a little help. A lift recliner can go a long way toward speeding up your recovery. The lift-out action of the recliner helps you get to your … More Need A Boost? Rent A Lift Recliner