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The Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that 23% of the people with disabilities rely on some sort of mobility equipment. And out of that 23%, roughly 22% rely on a manual wheelchair and 10% rely on an electric wheelchair or scooter. While public places across the country have improved their accessibility over the years, there are still plenty of challenges people with limited mobility face. If you depend on your wheelchair, scooter or other mobility devices, you need accessibility to use them. With compact and portable products like threshold ramps and wheelchair ramps, you can take accessibility wherever you need to go. 

Easy-To-Move Threshold Ramps

Threshold ramps are typically compact in design so they can fit in the back of a truck, car or SUV with ease. They are also made of different materials, such as plastic, aluminum and rubber, and can come in different widths so you’re sure to find the right one to fit your needs. Even the smallest change in elevation when entering a public facility or a home can be difficult for someone with balance concerns. When you have an easy-to-move portable threshold ramp, you can take it with you and easily position it so your mobility isn’t a concern.

Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Products like portable wheelchair ramps are becoming more popular by the day because of their compact size, ease of use and versatility. They are available in different sizes and widths depending on your needs. You could keep one in your vehicle for the sole purpose of using it to get in and out of the vehicle, or you could even invest in a couple of them to use when you are on vacation or an extended stay somewhere. Many of them fold up compactly for easy storage and have a carrying handle to make transporting it a breeze.

Compact, Portable Wheelchairs

If you have a primary wheelchair you use around the house or to take care of daily tasks, consider also getting a more compact portable wheelchair. In some models, the frame and back are foldable so they can fit into virtually any vehicle without taking up a significant amount of space. They also have easily removable parts to make it even easier to store when not in use. While a portable wheelchair may not be your first choice for your primary wheelchair, it can make things much easier when traveling so you don’t have to load up your big primary wheelchair to transport.

Next Day Access is here to make accessibility easy wherever you decide to go. The reality is many homes and establishments aren’t catered to people with mobility limitations, so we offer products and solutions to ensure you can live a normal day-to-day life. To learn more about our products and schedule a free home assessment, Nous contacter at any time.

Home accessibility is one of the most important things for people with mobility concerns. Not being able to easily maneuver around your own home can be damaging to a person’s mental health and wellbeing, and potentially lead to physical concerns as well. The popular choice to improve accessibility among homeowners is wheelchair ramps. They have been around for a long time and are commonly found in public places as well, more so than platform lifts. However, for many reasons, a vertical platform lift may be your ideal choice for home accessibility.

Safe Mobility

A vertical platform lift is seen as a safer alternative to wheelchair ramps. The ramps still require you to move up or down and may even require some assistance if the surface is slick or too steep. With a vertical platform lift, you can simply wheel your wheelchair onto the platform, push a button and you’ll slowly be moved to the higher level where you intend to go.

Compact Design Compared To Ramps

If you’re not thrilled about the design of wheelchair ramps due to lack of space in and around your home, then a platform lift is a great alternative. It can be installed in a location that isn’t as obvious and many times a platform as small as 5’x5’ can be built. The compact design means you have more space to maneuver in the home and outside the home and can still get where you want to be.

Ease Of Use And Cost-Effective

A vertical platform lift is easy to use when professionally installed. The push-button is easy to access so all you have to do is position yourself on the platform, push the button and you will get to the higher level safely without having to lift a foot. It promotes independent senior living since assistance isn’t needed to use it, unlike wheelchair ramps in some situations. And when compared to the installation of wheelchair ramps, a vertical platform lift takes a portion of the time to install for a fraction of the cost.

Pleasant Aesthetics

While wheelchair ramps are functional and can help anyone with mobility concerns, they can also stand out aesthetically. A vertical platform lift can be installed in various areas in and around the home so you can hide it as much as you’d like. And if you want to use it as a porch lift for outdoor living, you can match the materials to your outdoor aesthetics to make it look like a natural fit.

Next Day Access prioritizes helping people who deal with mobility concerns. You shouldn’t have to live inconveniently in your home, but many people do because they aren’t aware of the options available to them. Whether a vertical platform lift is right for you or if you’re interested in any other mobility solution, Nous contacter today and we would be happy to provide you with a free home assessment.

If you have mobility limitations or are caring for someone who does, increasing stability and balance throughout the home is critical. This is especially true in the bathroom, where many slip-and-fall accidents occur. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that falls are the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions and are the leading cause of fatal injuries. Small adjustments or additions to the bathroom, like installing grab bars, can go a long way in preventing accidents. Here are some of the main benefits of installing them.

Boost Stability, Comfort And Confidence

People with balance concerns often lack confidence with every step they take, especially if they have experienced a past fall. When stability is a concern, a misstep is more likely and can result in another fall. Bathrooms are some of the most dangerous rooms in a home because the floor can be slippery and they typically aren’t very wide and roomy. Installing grab bars around the perimeter of the room, in the shower, next to the toilet and everywhere else can give seniors living at home confidence, comfort and stability when entering the bathroom.

Prevent Slip-And-Fall Accidents

Getting out of the bathtub or shower can lead to an accident even with people who don’t have mobility concerns. All it takes is one fall to potentially lead to serious long-term consequences, but you can get ahead of this by installing Barres d'appui in the shower and right outside of it. They are much stronger and sturdier than towel bars so even if you lose your balance, grabbing onto them can help you regain stability and prevent a fall. Seniors who live at home on their own can have greater peace of mind when accessing the bathroom alone.

Promote Independent Senior Living

One concern seniors living at home often have is not being able to live independently. Even tasks like going to the bathroom or getting in and out of the shower sometimes require assistance. However, a small bathroom addition like grab bars located in strategic areas can boost independent living and allow seniors to do more things on their own. The more independent seniors living at home can be, the better their mental state usually is and they will be more willing to stay physically active.

Next Day Access believes some of the simplest additions to homes can make the biggest impacts on seniors living at home. Confidence doesn’t often come easy, but the right products and solutions can boost it quickly when they see results. It’s also important to pay attention to a senior’s mental state and if they express a desire for more independence, then it’s time to pursue options to meet their desires. Grab bars and other accessibility solutions may be your answer, so Nous contacter at any time to explore our options and see what is right for your situation.

Everyone defines success differently, and people have every right to define it how they want to. The same is true when it comes to successful aging. Some people are happy to just be breathing, while other people define success later in life by the amount of money or possessions they have. If you have an aging parent, you may even have a different view of their successful aging than they do. Not everyone is fortunate enough to live in their own home as they get older. In fact, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP, 51% of people who require care live in their homes, 29% live with their caregiver and 4% live in assisted living facilities. In many ways, successful aging is all based on perspective.

Healthy Living

Healthy living isn’t just about eating healthy foods and exercising regularly. It’s also about taking care of your mental health. Of course, mental and physical health go hand-in-hand sometimes, but the point is there is more to healthy senior living than just being in good shape physically. Signs that an aging parent may not be healthy in one way or another can include unusual irritability, inability to interact with others or the development of diseases or disabilities, among others.

High Physical And Cognitive Abilities

Physical and cognitive abilities are often taken for granted until they are taken away unexpectedly. Ask the majority of the aging population and they will likely tell you they didn’t think they would lose some of these abilities over time. Being able to move freely without the use of assisted mobility devices can’t be taken for granted with an aging parent. These abilities also tie back into the healthy living aspect for seniors, since the better their physical and cognitive abilities are, the more likely they are to be proactive with their overall health.

Living A Meaningful Life

The meaning of a meaningful life varies with each individual. Some people don’t want to work until they die, while others love their work so much that they can’t see themselves retiring. Happiness is a choice, and you can choose to live in a manner that makes you happy. If that means focusing on the little things and truly appreciating everything around you, then that may be all it takes. Positive thinking leads to positive actions and words, which can make life more fulfilling even during tough times emotionally or physically.

There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to successful aging. If you’re ever feeling down about life as you’re getting older, take a moment to appreciate the little things you have around you. Living in your own home surrounded by loved ones is a great success at a certain age. As long as your perspective is healthy and your mind is positive, then you’ll have a much better chance of overcoming any obstacles life throws at you. If there’s anything you need help with to improve the way you age, contact Next Day Access at any time.

One of the most important tools you may consider investing in if you have a mobility product is an auto lift. Whether you have a wheelchair, scooter or any other device, it’s likely part of your lifestyle to the point where you depend on it every day. The challenge is having to transport your device wherever you go. If you’ve considered investing in a wheelchair vehicle lift, be sure to answer these questions to help you purchase the correct one.

What is The Make and Model of Your Vehicle?

This is an easy question to answer, but it’s also a critical detail to consider before beginning your search for a platform lift. The installation of a vehicle lift will be different if you have an SUV compared to a car, pickup truck, crossover or any other type of vehicle. Some modifications may be required for the vehicle, but they should be minimal. If you’re in the market to buy a new vehicle, the manufacturer may offer grants or other incentives for disability modifications, so be sure to ask the sales representative you work with about this before making a purchase.

What Weight Capacity Do You Need?

Think about the heaviest mobility device you need and select your auto lift based on its weight. For example, if you have both a wheelchair and a mobility scooter, be sure to select a weight capacity that will support the heaviest one. You’ll also need to select a hitch that can support the weight capacity needed so you’ll feel safe transporting your device wherever you go. The last thing you want to happen is the hitch fails and your mobility equipment crashes down and becomes damaged. Working with a professional who installs vehicle lifts regularly can ease your mind in this regard.

Will You Need An Exterior or Interior Auto Lift?

Deciding whether you need an exterior or interior auto lift is one of the toughest decisions to make. Interior lifts are great since they protect your device from weather elements as you’re driving. The downfall is they take up cargo space inside the vehicle. Exterior lifts are simple to wheel your device onto the platform lift and raise it behind your vehicle. You’ll save cargo space, but extra protection is needed to keep it out of the weather during transport. Either auto lift option is a great choice and simple to operate, but it’s important to think about ahead of time to determine which type fits your personal needs.

Next Day Access offers a variety of wheelchair vehicle lifts to allow people to easily transport the mobility products they rely on so heavily. We will help you through all of the questions you may have to ensure you select the right product to fit your needs now and in the future. Start by giving us a call and we will make ourselves available to serve you with more information and a free estimate.

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and Evercare, the value of family caregivers throughout the United States is an estimated $375 billion per year, compared to the roughly $158 billion spent on nursing homes and home care. The most eye-opening aspect of these statistics is many family caregivers provide their services for free. Caregiving isn’t easy, but can be made easier when you have certain accessibility tools to help yourself and the person you’re caring for. 

Patient Lift

A patient lift is the ultimate safety tool for people who are unable to climb into bed or do other routine actions without assistance. It’s adjustable to work for people of any height and allows them to easily sit on the lift, while being slowly moved where they need to go. This is also a beneficial tool for caregivers themselves since it can reduce the stress and strain on their back, as they won’t have to physically lift their patient as much.

Power Lift Chair

If your patient is required to sit in a chair for most of the day, then a lift chair is an important investment to consider. With a push of a button, the chair can adjust for the ultimate comfortability and then tilt forward to make it much easier to get into a standing position without losing balance. Caregivers can appreciate a power lift chair since they provide the patient with more stability and the independence it gives the patient.

Barres d'appui

Grab bars are commonly used in areas where falling is a high risk, such as bathrooms, staircases and other areas. If a person has a difficult time maintaining a steady balance as they walk, then grab bars can give them some added confidence. Caregivers may then simply walk beside or behind them rather than having to be their primary means of stability as they perform routine tasks.

Stair Lift

With a stair lift, the patient simply sits in the chair and, with a push of a button, can go up and down the stairs smoothly. Considering falls are the direct cause of greater than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency rooms in the United States every year, according to the National Council on Aging, a stair lift can go a long way in decreasing the chances of being a part of that number.

Wheelchair Ramp

A customized wheelchair ramp can minimize the risk of falling, as well as take some of the strain off of a caregiver. If a patient is in a wheelchair, then they have immediate access to go in and out of the home with ease. Another benefit is when they are walking up and down the steady incline or decline, and don’t have to worry about picking their feet up to high to get over a step and potentially tripping on it.

Next Day Access works with people with mobility limitations, as well as caregivers, to provide the accessibility tools suited for them. For a free home assessment, Nous contacter at any time and we would be happy to explain our products and solutions.

Suddenly losing or having impaired mobility after a hospital visit can be difficult for anyone. This is especially true for aging adults who want to be as independent as possible. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in ensuring the transition from the hospital back to the home is as smooth as possible. Take notice of how the medical staff is tending to your loved one during their stay and ask questions about good practices to translate to the home. Even some of the smallest things can make a big difference in how mobile your loved one can be.

Identify and Remove Trip Hazards

One of the first things to do is to identify any potential trip hazards and remove them. These could be things like rugs, wires, end tables or anything else that could potentially limit free movement. Your loved one may enjoy the big shag rug in their living room, but it could create a trip hazard so it’s better to remove it temporarily. You may not be able to pick out every trip hazard at first, but continue paying attention to how your loved one moves around and make adjustments as needed.

Invest in Accessibility Equipment

Accessibility equipment can make your life and the life of your loved one much easier as they transition back to the home. If getting into bed or the bathtub is a challenge, then a patient lift can help tremendously. Placing grab bars throughout the home, particularly in the bathroom and other slip-and-fall risk areas, can give them some peace of mind as they will be more stable navigating those areas. And if they are forced to relax for a long time after returning home from the hospital, then a lift chair is a great investment. The lift chair is adjustable to recline or decline to provide ultimate comfort and makes it easier to get out of when they need to.

Understand Both Physical and Emotional Needs

While items like Barres d'appui help with a patient’s physical needs, caregivers often overlook the emotional needs as well. When a person is unable to do routine tasks they are used to doing, it can take a toll on them emotionally. The desire to be independent is sometimes even stronger after a hospital visit, but that’s the time they should be relaxing and letting someone else handle household duties. Always be aware of your loved one’s emotional state and ask for help if you notice anything unusual.

Next Day Access can perform a free home evaluation in advance of your loved one’s hospital visit. When mobility will be limited following a hospital stay, a lift chair or patient lift can go a long way in making it easier to perform routine tasks. We are ready and willing to answer all of your questions and show you how our accessibility solutions work, so Nous contacter at any time.

You can’t always predict when you’ll be unable to move around as well as you used to. Aging can happen more quickly than you expected, or a sudden injury could significantly limit your mobility. This is a problem if you have a multi-level home that’s not designed for accessibility for people with mobility limitations. The good news is you don’t have to buy a new home, and there are plenty of accessibility products to keep you mobile.

Monte-escaliers

Installing Monte-escaliers in a multi-level home is one of the first options to consider. They install on your staircase and can work on straight or curved staircases with multiple landings. Indoor and outdoor stair lifts are available so you can continue enjoying every aspect of your home even if you aren’t able to walk up or down the stairs easily. Simply sit on the stair lift and with a push of a button, you’ll be moving up and down the stairs without lifting a foot.

In-Home Elevator

If you plan on living in your current multi-level home for many more years, but don’t anticipate your mobility getting any better, then an in-home elevator could be a great solution. In-home elevators today are designed to be as compact as possible, while still providing a person plenty of room to get in and out with ease. They can also typically be installed in any home, but modifications may be required in some cases.

Rampes pour fauteuils roulants

Whether you use a wheelchair regularly or not, installing wheelchair ramps can be life-changing. Not having to go up and down stairs to get inside or outside your home makes for a safer and more confident experience. The incline is gradual enough to where it’s easy to keep your balance and stability and there’s a much smaller risk of tripping and falling. A wheelchair ramp may be the first accessibility product you invest in to help you navigate in and around your multi-level home.

Barres d'appui

Grab bars are simple to install and can be placed anywhere throughout your home. Put them on either side of your staircase and you can feel secure knowing you’re holding on to something steady as you go up and down. Many falls up and down stairs occur because the person doesn’t have confidence in each step and loses their balance. Grab bars are simple solutions to boost stability instantly in any home.

At Next Day Access, we strive to make living in your home as easy as possible. Going through the stress and headaches of buying a new home to meet your needs is unnecessary when you think about the accessibility products available today. Our trained professionals can make your current home more accessible no matter what your specific requirements entail. We are ready to help by providing a free home assessment, so Nous contacter today to get started.

Getting in and out of a vehicle can be challenging if you’re dealing with an injury or simply have a hard time getting around. A wheelchair vehicle lift is designed to allow you or your loved one to remain active by providing simple transportation of your mobility devices. Interior and exterior solutions are available, as well as options depending on the type of vehicle you commonly ride in. 

How A Vehicle Lift Works

From basic to technical and everywhere in between, there’s an auto lift available to suit your needs. In a general sense, a vehicle lift works by wheeling your mobility device onto a platform, then it easily loads into your cargo space or secures it to the outside of the vehicle. When you reach your destination, a simple push of a button will lower the mobility device down safely so you can move without limitations like you would at your home.

Types of Vehicle Lifts

Whether you use a wheelchair, scooter or similar device, many different types of vehicle lifts are available to fit your lifestyle. Some of the most common types include:

• Wheelchair lifts. A wheelchair lift can be used inside or outside your vehicle, depending on the type of automobile you own. These can be installed on the back of SUVs, loaded into the back of a truck, on the hitch of a truck and even connected to small cars.
• Scooter lifts. These lifts lower to the ground smoothly so the scooter can be rolled directly onto the platform. Once it is secured, a push of a button raises it to a safe height for transportation. The model you select depends on whether you have a 3-wheel or 4-wheel scooter, what the dimensions are, the weight limit and more.
• Platform lifts. If you have multiple mobility devices and use them all for various occasions, then a platform lift is a viable option. These are suitable for most wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters and other devices. Sometimes you need your wheelchair to go to one place, but your scooter will be ideal for another place. With a platform lift, you’re ready to go at all times.

Caregivers and people with mobility limitations can continue living their lives as normally as possible with a quality vehicle lift. Next Day Access has you covered with various types of lifts so Nous contacter to schedule a consultation today.