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Stair lifts are a great option for people who want to stay in their own multi-level home but are having trouble navigating stairs. Depending on the model you’ll need for your home, and any options you are looking for, stair lifts are definitely an investment. But when you consider what it would cost to move[Read More]

Your golden years can be the best time of your life. You’re living the life you’ve been building, and you deserve to remain in your home and keep your privacy. Yet sometimes, the home you’ve shaped for yourself can pose a threat. A high percentage of seniors experience imbalance issues of one kind of another.[Read More]

The need to make your home more accessible can stem from a number of reasons: you just moved into a new home that does not provide for adequate mobility, you’ve recently become wheelchair bound and need to renovate to meet your new needs, or you’ve been living in a home that does not have adequate[Read More]

Hampton Roads Mobility exists to help improve the quality of life of the disabled. With a few small changes to your existing home, vehicle, and life, you or your loved one can be much more comfortable. Whether aging in place, living with a disability, or caring for a child or adult with special needs, Hampton[Read More]

Raising a child with limited mobility can affect the entire family. Finding the right care and services for your child can feel overwhelming. Hampton Roads Mobility understands the challenges you face as parents, and that’s why we have provided a list of resources in the Hampton Roads area. We hope you find the following organizations[Read More]

Home is where the heart is, but sometimes medical complications keep us away. Hospitals and other care facilities do their best, but there is no substitute for the comfort of home. What is Aging in Place? The term refers to a trend of senior citizens remaining at home rather than moving to a retirement home[Read More]

Every year, older Americans experience almost 30 million falls, making them one of the leading causes of injury, disability and death. Every senior should take care to create a safe home environment that can help them avoid falls and maintain their independence. Falls Prevention Checklist Each item on the checklist below is important for preventing[Read More]

Whether you are new to using a wheelchair or have used a chair for years, you may be facing health challenges like depression or obesity. These conditions, which affect many Americans, are commonly reported by wheelchair users. These conditions can hurt your quality of life and impact your overall health. By living a healthy lifestyle,[Read More]

A wheelchair ramp along the front of your home doesn’t have to stand out from the rest of your home design. As Baby Boomers age, home builders and landscape architects are finding creative ways to ensure that a wheelchair ramp adds accessibility to your home while taking nothing away for your home design.  If you[Read More]

Veterans deserve the support of their community. Unfortunately, for many veterans with disabilities, it can be hard to transition to civilian life. While many veterans struggle with the change to new jobs, veterans with disabilities face additional challenges in adjusting to a new type of life. As a veteran, you may qualify for support from[Read More]