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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.
Straight vs. Curved Stairlifts: Which do I need?
March 19, 2018It’s never been more evident why the baby boomer generation has been called such. Approximately 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. What’s more? 10,000...
Read MoreFall Prevention Tips During Winter
February 20, 2018Ice, Ice Baby Sledding, ice skating, skiing… there are a lot of wonderful things about winter. But unfortunately, when snow falls, so do people. According...
Read MoreHome Elevator vs. Platform Lift vs. Stair Lift
February 14, 2018When a loved one’s mobility becomes limited, we often find the stairs being the first obstacle for them. As conditions worsen, we have to consider...
Read More10 Tips to Help Seniors Live Independently
January 26, 2018“Home is where the heart is.” – Pliny the Elder Our home is our sanctuary. It’s where we find reprieve from our busy lives. It’s...
Read MoreHow to Clean a Stairlift
December 28, 2017Properly Cleaning Your Stairlift Chair lifts are a great mobility aid to ensure a safe climb up the stairs. But, we may forget that just...
Read MoreAging Parents: 5 Surprising Ways a Stair Lift Can Help Them Live at Home Longer
November 29, 2017A stairlift reduces the biggest injury hazard in your aging parent’s home at minimal cost, giving peace of mind for everyone. Maybe it’s the cozy...
Read MoreAll About Arthritis
September 15, 2017Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America with more than 50...
Read MoreAging in Place Safely
September 1, 2017Today, 10,000 Americans will turn 65. Tomorrow, another 10,000 will turn 65. And the day following, another. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, we will...
Read MoreShould I Buy or Rent a Stairlift?
August 7, 2017You are thinking about having a stairlift installed. But after doing some research, you are wondering if it would be better to simply rent one?...
Read More5 Common Stairlift Myths Answered
June 28, 2017Myth #1: Stair lifts are installed to the wall and require a contractor. It is a common misconception that when a stair lift is installed,...
Read MoreSpectacular Staircases
June 22, 2017What type of stairlift company would we be if we didn’t know where the best staircases are? I think I speak for most of my...
Read MoreSenior Exercises to Keep You on the Move
June 2, 2017It’s no new news to anyone that exercise is important to your overall health – both mental and physical. However, as we age, we often...
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