Making The Stairs Safer For The Seniors In Your Home

The fact that older adults are more susceptible to slipping and falling should come as a surprise to no one. We’re all aware that, with age, our strength and balance decreases. As Sandra Martin further explains in The Globe and Mail, our bones and muscles become...

How To Prevent Injuries Based On Senior Mobility Issues

According to the Government of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. In fact, 20 to 30 percent of seniors experience one or more falls each year. The Canada.ca website also reveals that falls cause 85 percent of seniors’ injury-related...

How To Restore Stair Safety In Your Home

The vast majority of us use the stairs every day. We practically take for granted that, at some point, we will either be ascending or descending a flight of stairs. It’s no big deal, right? Well, in fact, it is. Quite simply, stairs can be dangerous. And it’s...

Taking The Proper Steps To Make Staircases Safer

The secret is out. The older we get, the harder it is to maintain our balance. It’s no wonder many members of our elderly population require the use of mobility solutions such as walkers, rollators and wheelchairs. And while the Advantage Home Health Solutions team is...

Turning Your Home Into A Fall-Proof Location

It’s probably not feasible to turn your home into a 100% fall-proof location. But, if you live with a senior or other family member with a mobility issue, it’s incredibly important to find ways to minimize the risks of slipping and falling in your home. “Approximately...

4 Steps To Take To Make Your Stairs Safer

Most of us take the act of walking up and down the stairs for granted. We don’t generally consider it an issue as the task is generally a regular part of our everyday lives. For both seniors and individuals with mobility issues, however, the climbing of stairs is a...