by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Flu season is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about when you’ll get your flu shot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting an annual seasonal flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself. The importance...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 25% of adults in the United States report having some type of disability. These disabilities may pertain to cognitive abilities, vision, hearing, or others, but the most common type of disability has...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
People with mobility limitations typically notice even the smallest steps to enter a building or a room. A raised step of just a couple of inches can be a trip hazard for people who don’t have good balance or stability. Whether you’ve suffered an injury that has...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
As you get older, the fear of falling increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about three million elderly people have to visit an emergency room every year due to fall injuries. While some falls occur purely as a fluke no one could have...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary halt to restaurant dining, but now restaurants across the country are reopening with specific guidelines in place. One of the most common guidelines is allowing customers to dine outside or limiting the number of customers allowed...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many students to take remote classes from home rather than attend school in a traditional classroom. Whether you’re a parent with mobility limitations or if your child has a physical disability, making your home accessible when...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities and prohibit forms of discrimination directed toward disabled people. The ADA states that an employer must make reasonable accommodations for people with a...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Power wheelchairs can make navigation much easier for people with disabilities. With the technology available today, maneuvering even some of the tightest spaces is a breeze with electric wheelchairs. If you’re considering investing in a power wheelchair, it’s...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to Pew Research Center, roughly seven million students throughout the United States have a disability, whether it’s physical or cognitive. Many of these students will opt for online learning this school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s still...
by FSM | septembre 10, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Next Day Access Reopening San Antonio Location San Antonio, Texas, août 31, 2020: Next Day Access is pleased to announce that it has re-opened its San Antonio, Texas business under new ownership. The Next Day Access San Antonio franchise, which provides home...
by FSM | septembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Donate A Victim of the Minneapolis Riots Needs Our Help Close to midnight on mai 29, the third day of the riots, Launette Figliuzzi’s life was going to forever change. Unable to sleep, she was in the kitchen to get a snack when she felt an unexplainable and intense...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
A person’s vision is one of the most common things taken for granted until it’s gone or begins deteriorating. Like going to the doctor or dentist for a checkup annually, doing the same with an eye doctor can detect problems early and potentially correct them before...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many times the aging population will experience changes in their cognitive ability, but this doesn’t always mean they’ve developed a cognitive disability. Alzheimer’s is one of the first things that comes to mind for seniors and caregivers alike when cognitive...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each individual of the aging population has a unique view about how their life will look 5, 10, 15 or even 20 years from now. Those who strive for independent living may want to continue doing so, but aren’t sure if their cognitive ability will remain strong for so...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Seniors who can still drive a car safely are usually doing very well with independent living. Sometimes, though, they may be driving the same car for many years and it doesn’t provide them with the comfort, safety or versatility needed anymore. Most seniors want to...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
For seniors, gardening is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities they can participate in. However, not all seniors are fortunate enough to be able to do so because of a physical disability or some sort of mobility limitation. This doesn’t mean those seniors...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | News
The mental health of seniors is just as important to focus on as their physical health. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 15% of adults ages 60 and older deal with some sort of mental disorder. Many of these issues can be prevented by being proactive...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | News
When seniors strive for independent living, they often have a hard time accepting the fact they need help when the time comes. This makes it important for you to be on the lookout for signs they need some assistance around their house before they injure or harm...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | News
Caring for an aging parent can be difficult. You have to balance providing great senior care with living your own life. It’s easy to forget about the relationship you may have had with your parents amid the challenges of balancing different lifestyles, but it’s...
by FSM | août 11, 2020 | News
Providing care for a loved one can be extremely rewarding. However, it also comes with plenty of challenges along the way. According to a study by AARP, roughly 33% of caregivers provide care for more than 21 hours each week, while 21% of caregivers do the same for...
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