Why Professional Installation for Accessibility Products is Essential

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Having access to good mobility and accessibility products is incredibly important for seniors who want to age in place safely.  One of the first steps to this is understanding what the ADA Standards for Accessible Design include and where they need to be incorporated: Newly-constructed buildings and facilities Alterations and renovations related to the usability […]

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Creating a Universal Home Design for Better Accessibility

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Research shows that one in five households has accessibility needs, but less than 1% are universally accessible. Architect Ron Mace coined the term “universal design” back in the 1980s to describe “design that’s usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” Bill and Linda Bohmbach founded […]

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A Deep Dive into Our Accessibility Living Suite

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Home Healthsmith was created to improve people’s lives by providing custom solutions to meet your unique accessibility needs.  To that end, we’re excited to welcome you to our state-of-the-art Accessibility Living Suite in Portsmouth, Rhode Island! Why We Built the Accessibility Living Suite We designed the Accessibility Living Suite because we believe it’s important to […]

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The Long-Term Benefits of Installing a Curved Stairlift in Your Home

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Got curved stairs? Got a senior living with you who now has trouble getting up and down those stairs? A curved stairlift installation could be an ideal solution. A stairlift is essentially a powered chair that moves up and down the stairs on a rail that’s mounted to one side of the staircase. There are […]

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5 Aging in Place Kitchen Design Ideas

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While the bathroom is considered the most dangerous room in the home for seniors because of fall risks on wet floors, the kitchen is a close second when it comes to potential.  Kitchen floors can be slippery, knives and other sharps can produce cuts, and heat sources can easily burn the thinner skin of older […]

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Wondering If Your Home Can Handle Stairlift Installation?

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If you’re responsible for the care of a senior adult, or if you’re a senior yourself, you may be wondering whether your current home can accommodate stairlift installation. In a word, it almost certainly can! Aging in place in a home that includes more than one level means you also need to figure out the […]

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5 Bedroom Accessibility Products for Your Home

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The NIH reports that some 60% of new houses in the US will be occupied at some point by a person with a physical impairment or mobility issue. At the same time, not nearly enough attention has been paid to making new home environments more accessible for seniors and others with functional limitations.  And once […]

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Room-by-Room Checklist for Safely Aging in Place

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As the National Institute on Aging rightly points out, most Americans want the same things as they get older. These adults want to: Stay in their own homes Maintain their independence as long as possible Be able to turn to family and friends for assistance when needed In other words, folks prefer to “age in […]

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Choosing Between a Stairlift Installation or a Residential Elevator

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Are aging-in-place home modifications really worth the investment? And how do you decide whether you’d benefit most from a residential elevator or a stairlift installation?  It comes down to a variety of factors including: How many levels your home includes What your present situation involves What’s most important to you What your budget allows for […]

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The Impact of Home Accessibility Products on Home Value

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If your family or circle of loved ones includes a senior or other adult with mobility issues, then you probably already appreciate the value of adding some accessibility products to improve the quality of life for your loved one. But if you’re wondering about the possibility of future return on your home accessibility investment, we […]

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