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Home Accessibility

Your home is where you feel the most comfortable, but it can present challenges as you get older. Home accessibility can be an issue for people of any age. So whether you're older and looking to age in place, or you live with limited mobility, Hampton Roads Mobility offers tips to improve your home's accessibility. Read through these blog posts to learn more.

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How do stair lifts operate?

July 3, 2019 By Chris Smythe

Stair lifts for the home are a blessing for those who have a multi-level house but may not be able to navigate stairs safely because of an injury, pain in the joints, weakness in the muscles, or balance problems. Adding a stair lift is often a much better option for people who prefer to “age[Read More]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Stair Lifts

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Choosing the right stair lift for you

June 19, 2019 By Chris Smythe

A stair lift can be a valuable asset for those who wish to “age in place.” Instead of downsizing to a smaller, single-story home or moving to an assisted living community, adding a stair lift to your current home can allow you to stay in comfortable and familiar surroundings. However, if you’ve never shopped for[Read More]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Stair Lifts

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How much electricity does a stair lift use?

May 22, 2019 By Chris Smythe

When working with a client that is choosing a new stair lift, or while doing stair lift installations, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is how much electricity is it going to take to operate the lift. Since many of our clients are on fixed incomes, they are concerned they may start[Read More]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Stair Lifts

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Frequently asked questions about stair lifts

March 12, 2019 By Chris Smythe

For people with mobility issues that don’t want to move out of their current homes, stair lifts are and excellent alternative to downsizing to a different home or retirement community. Choosing the right stair lift for your home depends on a number of factors, including the number of stairs being covered, whether your staircase is[Read More]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Stair Lifts

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A Consumer’s Guide To Stair Lifts: Finding the Right Stair Lift Type for You

January 10, 2019 By Chris Smythe

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]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Stair Lifts

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Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors

November 16, 2018 By Chris Smythe

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. Let’s start with bathroom safety. A high percentage of seniors experience imbalance issues[Read More]

Filed Under: Bathroom Safety, blog, Home Accessibility

Home Accessibility and Rumors Surrounding Making the Home Accessible

October 18, 2018 By Chris Smythe

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 home[Read More]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility

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Types of Disabilities & Unique Home Needs

September 10, 2018 By Chris Smythe

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]

Filed Under: blog, Home Accessibility, Home Modifications

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Resources for Parents: Raising a Child with Limited Mobility

August 9, 2018 By Chris Smythe

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]

Filed Under: blog, Caregiver Resources, Home Accessibility

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How to Age in Place

July 19, 2018 By Chris Smythe

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. Throughout this article, we will cover the topic of how to age in place. What is Aging in Place? The term refers to a[Read More]

Filed Under: Age in Place, Automobile Accessibility, blog, Home Accessibility, Home Modifications, Wheelchair Ramps

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