For many homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area, a small set of front steps can become a major barrier. What was once a simple entrance into the home can turn into a daily challenge for individuals using wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Porch lifts a.k.a. vertical platform lifts (VPL) offer a practical, safe and dignified solution. […]
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Most of us view our staircases as simple-to-use pathways to the various levels of our homes. However, for many seniors and individuals with mobility challenges, the stairs are among the most difficult-to-navigate parts of the home. To completely mitigate the dangers that are sometimes involved with climbing the stairs, it’s wise to install a top-quality
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It might be hard to believe, but the glorious summer season is beginning to wind down. The back to school rush is right around the corner and many Canadians are preparing for cooler temperatures to emerge. For some people, this is the time of year to book a vacation. Have you been considering flying out
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Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday. This year, the week-long celebration takes place between Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 20th. Easter, also called known as Pascha, is a Christian festival. This year, it begins with Good Friday, on Friday, April 18th and culminates with Easter Monday, on Monday, April 21st. For
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Last month, Sophie Morgan of Condé Nast Traveler posted an article in celebration of “14 People Making Travel More Accessible in 2024”. In it, she highlighted the “systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles” that are often encountered by individuals with mobility issues when they are travelling. We encourage you to give the article a read. As
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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a very Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping that, over the past several days, you had the opportunity to be surrounded by loved ones making new fond memories. As we creep closer to the start of 2024, our team would also like to wish
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As people age, mobility and balance can become a challenge, making it difficult for seniors to enter and exit their homes. Porch lifts can help overcome these challenges. They provide a safe and easy way for seniors to access their homes. A home porch lift (or vertical platform lift) is an indoor or outdoor residential
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We’re all getting older. If we’re lucky, we’ll live to be very elderly. Because everyone ages, you’d think that it was commonplace to take measures to securing our independence in our later years. Instead, the majority of us take our physical abilities for granted. We walk up and down the stairs each and every day
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Do you live with an individual who has mobility issues? Does your aging parent reside in your home? If so, you’re likely no stranger to making modifications to your living space. Naturally, it’s important to create a safe environment for all of your loved ones to live within. But that’s not always so easy. Is
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