Handicare Blog
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Keep updated on the latest trends and tips from experts as well as stories from homeowners who have chosen to stay at home and age in place.
Six Ways to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents at Home
April 16, 2019Falls and slips are the leading cause of injury in the home. It can happen to anyone, as none of us are immune to gravity....
Read More5 Safety Tips for Using a Stairlift
March 28, 2019Stairlifts are mechanized devices designed to help mobility-impaired individuals move up and down the stairs safely in their homes. Consisting of a mechanized chair attached...
Read MoreHow to Use Your Tax Return to Improve Your Quality of Life
February 27, 2019Getting a tax refund can feel like getting a “big kid Christmas present,” Everyone deserves a little treat now and again, but we suggest spending...
Read MoreAging in Place With Your Valentine
February 14, 2019Love is in the air, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month. Perhaps there is no sweeter love story than that of an aging couple...
Read MoreHandicare Meets Hollywood
February 4, 2019We’re Speechless about Handicare’s Ceiling Lift, Independent Lifter and Freecurve stairlift being featured on the hit TV show Speechless. Speechless airs Friday nights on ABC...
Read MoreProduct Spotlight: Manual Transfer Aids
October 3, 2018Ever visit someone at a hospital or home and notice nurses or care workers using funny shaped devices to either help your loved one sit...
Read MoreHow to Choose the Proper Sling
August 24, 2018So, you need a sling. Whether you have a ceiling lift or floor lift, neither do you much good without a sling. A sling is...
Read MoreCeiling Lifts vs. Floor Lifts: Which is Right for your Home?
August 8, 2018Purchasing a ceiling lift or floor lift can be a daunting task especially if this is your families first purchase. Like buying a new car...
Read MoreVacationing with the FST-300
July 25, 2018You’re going along, enjoying your summer when you look at your calendar and realize it’s almost August already. In a month, stores will be choc...
Read MoreHandicare Goes Green
June 28, 2018Look around you. How many things do you see that are made of plastic around you? Perhaps a plastic straw in your morning iced coffee....
Read MoreAccessible Vacations
May 30, 2018Ah, summer. Three months of sunshine, enjoying the outdoors and planning some fantastic trips. Are you a laid back and R&R type of vacationer or...
Read MoreReduced Color Vision Can Increase Fall Risk
April 30, 2018When designing our home, we often make color selections based off personal preferences with little concern as to how these colors may affect visibility. Color...
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