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Where Should Grab Bars Go in My Bathroom?
Every year in America, hundreds of thousands of people are rushed to the emergency room for injuries sustained in a bathroom accident. Of these emergency room visits, four out of five are caused by potentially preventable slips or falls. One way to increase bathroom safety as you age in place is by installing grab bars. […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Stair Lifts I Can Get for My Home?
One of the biggest challenges to aging in place if you or a loved one have mobility issues is stairways. If you live in a multi-story home, it may seem unrealistic to age in place. With a stair lift installed by Portland Accessibility Remodellers in Portland, ME, stairways don’t have to prevent you from staying […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Options for Making My Bathroom Accessible?
A proactive approach to accessibility is a smart way to plan for aging-in-place. While you may not have accessibility issues today, planning for the future by making your bathroom accessible ensures that your bathroom remains safe and user-friendly as you age in place. If you don’t have immediate accessibility needs, you may be unsure about […]
Read More5 Reasons to Widen Your Doorways for Aging-in-Place
You likely never considered the width of the doorways in your home until you decided to age in place. Now that you’ve made that decision, if you or someone in your home has mobility issues, the width of your doorways can suddenly be challenging. Widening your doorways is an effective solution to the problem of […]
Read MoreWhat Kind of Accessible Showers Are Available for Those Aging-in Place?
When considering where to start making your home more accessible as you age-in-place, think about the things you do every day, all year round. It’s likely that one of those things is taking a shower. You can make that daily activity safer and easier for everyone in your home by installing an accessible shower. Keep […]
Read More10 Changes You Can Make in Your Kitchen to Increase Accessibility
These days, the kitchen is more than just a place to prepare meals and eat dinner. For many people, kitchens have replaced living rooms as the place in your home where everyone can gather and relax together at any time of the day. Because it’s likely that your kitchen is used by all the members […]
Read MoreBenefits of Ceiling Lifts for Aging-in-Place
If you think mobility issues might prevent your ability to safely age-in-place, learning about the benefits of ceiling lifts could change your mind! Ceiling lifts are sturdy mechanical systems that use ceiling-mounted tracks and an adjustable sling to help transfer an individual from one place to another, like from a bed to a wheelchair, or […]
Read More6 Tips to Safely Use Your Walk-In Tub
When considering how to make your bathroom safer as you age-in-place, a walk-in tub can be the perfect solution if you or another person in your household have mobility challenges that can make getting in and out of a traditional bathtub potentially dangerous. While a walk-in tub can lower risks to your well-being while enjoying […]
Read MoreConsider these 4 Home Modifications if You’re Thinking about Aging in Place in Maine
Maine is a very unique and special place, so it’s no wonder that you are thinking about aging-in-place in the state you love so well! If you are serious about staying in your Maine home for years to come, you may want to consider these four home modifications that can increase your safety and comfort […]
Read More4 Signs It’s Time to Consider Installing an Accessible Shower
When our clients in Falmouth decided to make their homes more accessible as they age in place, one of the first rooms they looked to renovate was their bathroom. They immediately realized that their existing shower, with a raised threshold and slippery flooring, would eventually present safety and accessibility challenges. The solution to their problem […]
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