An accessible bathroom is crucial for any home with a senior or disabled resident. When someone loses aspects of their mobility, there are often activities in their daily life that are taken for granted. Simple tasks like showering, bathing or even using the toilet present unforeseen challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
The answer to the question of can seniors donate blood is less about age, and more about the individuals health and restrictions. While you must be 17 to give blood, there is no upper age limit so long as you are in good health. January is National Blood Donor Month, and this means healthy [...]
When you winterize your home to make it safe for seniors, you are protecting them from the risks and dangers that come with the cold winter weather. When you have a senior in the home, or a senior who regularly visits the home, it is important to take extra precautions as you clear the [...]
These simple gift ideas for elderly or disabled people in your life can make Christmas shopping much easier to manage… The holidays can be stressful as you make your way down your shopping list in time for the big day. Home Access Products has some suggestions on buying for the elderly and disabled, [...]
When it comes to choosing a retirement location, it’s easy to close our eyes and picture palm trees and the sand of a beach between our toes. While the climate, weather and location can be an influence, there are other factors to consider. It’s important to take all factors into account, and make a [...]
Creating a wheelchair accessible entrance to your home in time for Thanksgiving is probably easier than you might think… You’ve got the meal all planned out, and the major trip to the grocery store completed. You’re ready to soak in some football with the family, and you’re even prepared for Uncle Bob’s predictable political [...]
Ample free time and that retirement nest egg can mean that seniors are in a prime position to travel. Seniority is the time when people can enjoy the fruits of a life’s-worth of labor, and traveling can be the perfect way to spend the twilight years. But before an elderly couple embarks on vacation, [...]
It's that time of year again where the leaves start falling, the weather starts getting a little cooler, and the holidays start approaching. Over the course of our next blogs, we will be discussing healthy lifestyles and diet choices throughout the winter and holidays that are just around the corner. If you have Grandchildren, then [...]
Many individuals want to look great on a regular basis, and there can be many ways in which to do this. The modern lifestyle now says that we need to look great and feel great, and it is also a good idea to be healthy and focus on looking younger. In this article, we will [...]
For the majority of families, there comes a time when a decision needs to be made about where an elderly relative will live, but it can often be hard to know whether youre making the right choice. If youre caring for an elderly person and youre not sure whether living alone at an old age [...]
