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Aging in Place

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

1 in 8 adults has a mobility issue. Limited mobility is a daily struggle for these individuals, making simple tasks much more complicated. We climb the stairs without even thinking about it, but this can feel overwhelming for people with mobility difficulties. Fortunately, there are effective ways to make stairs

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How to Help an Elderly Person Up the Stairs

How to Help an Elderly Person with Stairs

Aging is a natural process that we all go through, and watching a loved one age can be a bittersweet experience. It can come with its own set of challenges for your elderly loved one, including a loss of mobility and a growing difficulty with day-to-day tasks. One of these

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Aging in Place Checklist

Aging in Place Home Safety Checklist

Our home should be a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable. Many people feel this way in their homes, making it easy to see why most want to live in their homes for years to come. But for older adults, their homes can start to feel inaccessible and

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Stair Lifts

Stair Lift Space Installation Requirements

Stair Lift Space & Installation Requirements

Shopping for a stairlift for your home can start to feel overwhelming with the number of options available. With straight lifts, curved lifts, and different customization features, how do you pick the right one for your home? It’s important to know the basic space requirements to properly install a stair lift

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Renting vs. Buying a Stair Lift

Renting vs. Buying a Stair Lift

Stair lifts make your home more accessible for loved ones who struggle with mobility. If you’re looking to add one to your home, you may have noticed you have the option to either rent or buy your lift. When making a decision, it’s important to know what will work best

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How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

1 in 8 adults has a mobility issue. Limited mobility is a daily struggle for these individuals, making simple tasks much more complicated. We climb the stairs without even thinking about it, but this can feel overwhelming for people with mobility difficulties. Fortunately, there are effective ways to make stairs

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Wheelchair Lifts

ADA Wheelchair Lift Requirements

ADA Wheelchair Lift Requirements

For many Americans with disabilities, navigating the world around them comes with its own set of challenges and obstacles that they must face daily. For individuals with disabilities that leave them in a wheelchair, daily tasks such as climbing stairs become insurmountable and dangerous to navigate on their own. Tools

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How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

1 in 8 adults has a mobility issue. Limited mobility is a daily struggle for these individuals, making simple tasks much more complicated. We climb the stairs without even thinking about it, but this can feel overwhelming for people with mobility difficulties. Fortunately, there are effective ways to make stairs

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How does a wheelchair lift work

How Does a Wheelchair Lift Work?

Are you interested in investing in a wheelchair lift for your home or business but not sure where to start? Wheelchair lifts can provide a significant amount of accessibility to your home or business and give wheelchair or scooter users a greater sense of freedom and independence. They can also

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Home Elevators

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

1 in 8 adults has a mobility issue. Limited mobility is a daily struggle for these individuals, making simple tasks much more complicated. We climb the stairs without even thinking about it, but this can feel overwhelming for people with mobility difficulties. Fortunately, there are effective ways to make stairs

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A home elevator with a white interior

The Benefits of Having An Elevator in Your Home

When you think of a home elevator, you probably think of the kind that moves people through their luxurious, multi-story homes only seen in films. But that’s far from reality.  Home elevators are great for everyone in need of improved safety and mobility. In fact, home elevators have become increasingly

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Types of Residential Elevators

Your Guide to Residential Elevators: Benefits, Types & Value

There’s a difference between a house and a home—and home should always be your place of comfort at the end of the day. According to a recent Harvard University study, less than 1% of homes are wheelchair accessible. That’s an alarming statistic, especially for those with disabilities or elderly homeowners

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LULA Elevators

Standard LULA Elevator Dimensions

Standard LULA Elevator Dimensions

If you run a small business or are working with limited space, you still want your business to be accessible to all guests who visit. This also includes individuals who use mobility aids such as walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. Many of these individuals cannot safely climb stairs, so how do

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LULA Elevator

What is a LULA Elevator?

LULA elevators are a space-efficient, cost-effective option to increase accessibility in public spaces like schools, places of worship, municipal buildings, restaurants, small offices, and more. They provide a safe way for people with limited mobility to access all areas of low-rise structures. LULA elevators travel faster and carry more weight

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Dumbwaiters

A picture of two dumbwaiters side-by-side

What Is a Dumbwaiter? History, Uses & Benefits

A dumbwaiter is a practical, convenient type of lift that can be used for countless residential and commercial applications. They only transport goods, not people, unlike elevators or wheelchair lifts. They have a long history in America, starting as luxury items to serve food and drink and replace servants in

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Man opening dumbwaiter

Dumbwaiter Installation Process

Dumbwaiters are like mini elevators that carry objects instead of people. They’re becoming more popular in homes, helping people carry virtually any heavy or bulky item from floor to floor. They can greatly assist with servicing commercial settings like restaurants, hotels, schools, and hospitals. Depending on when and where you’d

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