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Dignity at Home Falls Prevention Program Success Story #2!
Diane is a very sweet, congenial lady who has had knee operations on both knees, one of which was subsequently damaged in a fall; her fall risk and fear of falling is high. Before these problems she was active, participating in Health Aging Association Young at...
Dignity at Home Falls Prevention Program Success!
Bernard (97) - Modesto Just knowing that Bernard is 97, one anticipates he might not be very active. In fact, he did not rise during the home assessment but let his live-in daughter Margo show The Dignity At Home team around. She has added much to the home to reduce...
Accessible Apartment Kitchen
True independence requires accessibility in the kitchen, even in a rental situation. For a recent application, we were able to custom fabricate platforms to raise the kitchen floor and refrigerator thereby making the counter tops, sink and stove accessible. We added a...
Safer Basement Access
One of the most frequent locations for falls to occur are on the steps leading to a garage or basement. Unfortunately, the washer and dryer are located in the garage or basement in many homes requiring those steps to be used on a regular basis. One of our most...
Function vs. Focus
The residents of this stately home desperately needed a stair lift solution, they just didn't want it to be seen. So, rather than a cookie-cutter standard solution, we took the time to understand both the clients wants and needs. In the end we proposed a custom...
Mission Possible: Call Today – Discharge Tomorrow
We do our absolute best to make this happen, but this one was more challenging than most. Our client needed wheelchair access and due to the property slope involved, we needed over 50ft. of modular ramping to achieve a reasonable slope. The good news is, due to...
Home Renovations for a Senior-Safe Home and Aging in Place
As we get older, it can become more difficult to achieve certain daily tasks without a bit of help. Many seniors prefer to stay at home or age in place rather than going into a nursing home or an assisted living facility. In fact, a recent study of adults over the age...
The County of San Mateo Aging and Adult Services Division has a new program to help older adults stay safe while living at home.
Wheelchair Ramp Solutions
Wheelchair ramps are a practical and cost-effective solution that improves the lifestyle of those with limited mobility. It allows users to gain their independence and freedom as they navigate safely in and around their home. Benefits of at home wheelchair...