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Home Accessibility Checklist: Prepare Your Home Before Winter

ByAmeriGlideOctober 8, 2026

Fall is a useful time to look at how well your home supports everyday movement. Shorter days, wet leaves, colder temperatures, and more time spent indoors can make small accessibility challenges easier to notice. A seasonal review can help you identify areas that deserve

ByAmeriGlideOctober 5, 2026

A home elevator can create a more direct way to move between floors when stairs become difficult or when a household wants to plan ahead for changing mobility needs. For many families, the goal is not simply adding equipment. It is creating a route through the home that

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 16, 2026

When you want to stay in the home you know, the stairs often become one of the first places where mobility changes are felt. Two solutions homeowners frequently consider are a stairlift and a home elevator. Both can make moving between floors easier, but they solve the

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 11, 2026

When an entrance to a home has steps, two commonly considered accessibility solutions are: a wheelchair ramp and a vertical platform lift. Both can create a more accessible route, but they use space very differently and may suit different homes, elevations, users, and

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 2, 2026

As you get older, you may start looking at your home a little differently. The home you’ve known for years may begin to feel different as your mobility needs change. Stairs that were once part of your everyday routine can become more difficult to navigate, getting in and out

ByAmeriGlideFebruary 27, 2025

Caregiving is a vital and selfless act that provides essential support to individuals who may be aging, ill, or living with disabilities. Whether offered by family members, friends, or professional caregivers, this role a sense of security for those in need. Caregivers help

ByAmeriGlideMay 21, 2024

Falls are a serious concern — especially for older adults. They can leave you feeling very sore or can even result in fractured or broken bones. Despite all the information about what precautions to take to avoid falls, they can still happen. Although falls are never 100%

ByAmeriGlideSeptember 15, 2023

September is recognized as Fall Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preventing falls, particularly among older adults. Falls are a significant concern for seniors, often leading to serious injuries and a decline in quality of

Healthy Living

Tips on How to Meal Plan for Older Adults

ByAmeriGlideMay 19, 2022

Eating a well-balanced diet helps us get the minerals and nutrients we need to be healthy. For some, cooking and eating becomes somewhat of a pleasurable activity, and can bring families closer together. But, as we age, the ability to cook and enjoy food becomes difficult.

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Home Accessibility Checklist: Prepare Your Home Before Winter

Home Elevators: Questions to Ask Before Adding an Elevator to Your Home

Home Elevator vs. Stair Lift: Which Is Better for Aging in Place?

Vertical Platform Lift vs. Ramp: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Modify My Home or Move to Assisted Living?

Most Commonly Asked Questions About Caregiving

How to Safely Get Up From a Fall

Happy Fall Prevention Month

Tips on How to Meal Plan for Older Adults

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