Bathroom Modifications

On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we’d like to wish you all a very happy new year! With this being our first blog of 2020, we thought it only right to greet you with such wishes, even though the year is now a little over a…

Fall Prevention Month may now be behind us. But that doesn’t mean there’s no more need to pay attention to avoiding slips and falls in your home. Of course, this is especially true if you live with an older adult. The importance of paying…

In last week’s blog, we brought attention to the fact that November is Fall Prevention Month. And while it’s indisputable that it’s important to try to prevent falls all year long, this month is one when heightened attention is required. We suppose…

If you’re a caregiver of an individual with mobility issues, allow us to first applaud you. You are a special person who undoubtedly deserves more credit than you’re likely to get on a regular basis. Whether you’re related to your care…

It’s important for all of us to take precautions when entering a bathroom. Yes, we all use the bathroom daily and pretty much take for granted that we’re safe when we’re in there. For most seniors, however, safety is not something that can be taken…

The importance of bathroom safety should never be underestimated. Yes, it’s a room we all use every day. And yes, it’s a room that generally makes us feel like there is never any imminent danger to worry about. But what happens as we age? We…

“Falls account for more than half of all senior injuries, most falls occur at home, and the bathroom accounts for the lion’s share of the location for these fall,” reveals Giuseppe Castrucci of Laurysen Kitchens, “Aside from the hospital…

Problems with balance, decreased strength and a fear of falling – these are just three of the top issues that are faced by the majority of Canadian seniors. Because many elderly people are susceptible to slipping and falling, it makes…

For older adults, problems with balance should be regarded as a very serious issue. As we’ve pointed out in a number of previous blogs, slips and falls are top culprits for major injuries and hospitalizations of seniors in Canada. Naturally,…

Welcome to our very first blog entry of 2019! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and that you’re enjoying a very happy new year so far! In 2019, we will remain steadfastly committed…

On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to offer each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that this holiday season will be your most joyous one yet. No matter how you choose to…

Most elderly individuals would much prefer to age in place than to spend their days in assisted living facilities. And who could blame them? We all know that the old adage “there’s no place like home” is absolutely true. When you’re able to…

Our vision is vitally important to our overall health and safety. Naturally, those with vision impairments take precautions to get around safely. Everything from glasses to walking sticks can be utilized to ensure that nothing is bumped into and that…

Slipping and falling is a major concern for Canadian seniors. The statistics say it all. On their Canada.ca website, the Government of Canada confirms that falls are the leading cause of injures among Canadians 65 and older, accounting for 85 percent of…

Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. As a result, there is arguably no greater risk of slipping and falling in your home than when you are in the bathroom. This is especially true for the shower where the bathing process combines running…