Different Types of Stair Lifts: Which is Best for You?
Key Takeaways Stair lifts enhance independence and safety. They make it easier for individuals with limited mobility to move between levels of their home without fear of falls or strain. There’s a stair lift for every type of staircase. Whether you have straight stairs, curves, or outdoor steps, Oakley Home Access offers customized solutions that…
What Is a Shaftless Home Elevator and How Does It Work?
For many homeowners, mobility challenges can make moving between floors difficult or even unsafe. That’s where shaftless home elevators come in — a modern, space-saving solution designed to bring safety, comfort, and independence right into your home. At Oakley Home Access, our mission is to help families create homes that are not only accessible but…
Where to Install Wheelchair Ramps? Key Factors to Consider
Key Takeaways Location matters most: Focus on the entrances or areas of your home used most often. Safety should lead every decision: Proper slope, traction, and weather protection make ramps safer to use year-round. Customization is key: Each home has unique terrain, layout, and accessibility needs, and a professional home safety assessment ensures a perfect…
Can Family Members Act as Caregivers or Assist in Care?
When a loved one begins to experience mobility challenges or health changes, it’s only natural for family members to step in and help. In fact, many older adults prefer being cared for by someone they know and trust rather than transitioning into a facility. But what does it really mean for a family member to…
Senior Falls: Most Common Injuries From Falls in Older Adults
Key Takeaways: Falls are a leading risk for seniors. Hip fractures, head injuries, and wrist or spinal fractures are among the most common injuries from falls in older adults, often leading to hospitalization and long recovery times. These injuries can also trigger emotional challenges, such as fear of falling again, which may limit activity and…
First Aid for Trips and Falls at Home: How Caregivers and Family Members Can Help After a Fall
Key Takeaways: Immediate first aid is crucial: stay calm, assess for serious injuries, call emergency services if needed, and only help them up slowly if no severe injuries are present. Caregivers play a long-term role by helping with risky daily tasks, encouraging regular exercise, and arranging professional home safety evaluations. Early intervention and prevention strategies…
Safe Patient Handling at Home: Tips for Carers and Family Members
Every day, family members step into the role of carer. Whether it’s helping a parent stand from a chair, guiding someone into a walk-in shower, or just keeping them safe on the stairs, knowing how to do these tasks safely is critical. At Oakley Home Access, we’ve spent years helping local families create safer, more…
7 Bedroom Safety Tips for Seniors to Prevent Falls at Night
Helping a loved one stay safe in the bedroom can make a remarkable difference, especially when nighttime trips become part of the daily routine. Falls among older adults remain a serious concern. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, one in three adults aged 65 and older falls each year, many of these incidents…
The Ease of the Vertical Platform Lift: Aging In Place
If you or a loved one are one of the many people who rely on a wheelchair to help with mobility issues, a vertical platform lift can be an invaluable tool for Aging In Place. Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs) are usually installed outside or in a garage to help users gain accessibility to otherwise inaccessible…
What are the Benefits of a Stairlift?
At Oakley Home Access, one of our most commonly installed items is the Stairlift, also referred to as stair glides, stair chairs, chairlifts, or stair elevators. These amazing pieces of equipment have been around for nearly 100 years and are an integral part of the Aging in Place model. Stairways are one of the most…