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Aging in Place

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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Aging In Place

Aging in Place: How to Maintain Your Independence

Aging is inevitable. Moving from the home you love is not. You may have heard the term “aging in place” before. This simply means that an individual can continue to live independently in their own home regardless of age or ability. To do this, an individual’s home can undergo modifications

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Stair Lifts

Woman troubleshooting a stair lift

Stair Lift Troubleshooting Guide

Stair lifts are one of the most popular accessible home modifications that can help seniors and people with limited mobility reach every floor of their homes. Stair lifts are very reliable and simply require routine maintenance to ensure they are safe and ready when you need them most. But like

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Stairlift seatbelt

How Do Stair Lifts Work?

Thinking about getting a stair lift installed in your home but not sure if it is the right fit for your needs? These lifts can not only give you more independence around your home, but they can also keep you safer if you struggle with any sort of mobility issues.

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Curved chair lift for stairs with landing

Chair Lifts for Stairs with Landings

Most people do not spend a minute thinking about the stairs in their house or the task of traveling up and down them daily. However, for individuals with mobility issues or other health problems that impact movement, the task of walking up and down a flight of stairs can become

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Wheelchair Lifts

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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How much does a wheelchair lift cost

How Much Does a Wheelchair Lift Cost in 2024?

Navigating day-to-day life tasks can be more difficult to manage while using a mobility aid like a wheelchair or scooter. There are many solutions to keep you or your loved one safe in these instances. Earn some of your freedom back and lift your spirits by investing in a wheelchair

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Wheelchair lift installed outdoors

Wheelchair Lift Installation Process

Wheelchair lifts are an ideal solution to allow people with limited mobility to independently navigate stairs in homes and public buildings. They are more space efficient than wheelchair ramps, more affordable than home elevators, and more suitable for wheelchair users than stair lifts. Wheelchair lifts can transport people who use

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Home Elevators

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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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Accessible home elevator with luxury design

Elevating Accessible Home Design: Home Elevators in New Builds

Rise of Home Elevators in Modern Architecture Home elevators, a key feature in accessible home design, are more affordable than ever before, but their increasing popularity is not a new phenomenon. Developments in electric motors and hydraulic lifts brought home elevators into the price range of many homeowners in the

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LULA Elevators

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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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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