The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team has long been a huge proponent for both senior safety and independence and in the household. As a result, we’ve championed the inclusion of stair lifts in homes, knowing the immense differences they’ve made in the lives of so many of our clients. With a stair lift installed on any […]
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The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. In fact, 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year. In particular, stairs can be a significant safety hazard for seniors in the home. Falls on the stairs can lead to serious injuries, including broken
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As we age, our homes can become more hazardous than we realize. Everyday objects that we once took for granted can become dangerous obstacles, causing falls, burns and other injuries. For seniors, these risks can be particularly dangerous, as they are often more prone to accidents and may have underlying health conditions that make recovery
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“In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older,” reports the Government of Canada, “Injuries from falls reduce older adults’ quality of life, increase caregiver demands, and precipitate admissions into long-term care. The cost of treating fall-related injuries is high.” Do you live with an
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It will likely come as no surprise to you that falls are the number one reason for injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. We are all well aware that, with age, our strength and balance diminishes. As a result, navigating staircases is clearly made a lot more difficult in
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Do you live with an older adult or individual with mobility issues? If so, you’re surely concerned about his/her safety. This, of course, is natural as a person who has trouble moving around without difficulty is susceptible to injury-inducing slips and falls. Have you ever considered installing a stair lift in your home? Doing so
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As Connie Adair reports for Barkin Group, “there were more than 50,000 emergency visits for injuries from falls on stairs in Ontario in 2015, according to Ontario Injury Compass, which analyses and discusses injury issues in the province.” If you live with an older adult or individual who has issues with strength, balance and/or mobility,
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Most of us use staircases every single day. The seemingly simple act of walking up and down a flight of stairs, however, is not so simple to many. For both seniors and individuals with mobility issues, a stair climb can be a scary situation. The Canadian government reports that “seniors are more at risk for
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If you live in a house, you undoubtedly use the stairs on a daily basis. Staircases, as we all know, enable us to visit different levels of the home. However, for individuals with mobility issues, staircases present major challenges. The dangers of stairs should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for the elderly.
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Here’s hoping you’re enjoying your 2020 so far! With the new decade now more than two weeks old, many of us are anticipating news of the latest innovations. After all, technology seems to update at such rapid speeds, these days. Then again, there are some technological advances that don’t need much by way of change.
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