Posts Tagged ‘aging in place’
Choosing the Right Wheelchair Ramp for Your Home
When mobility needs change, installing a wheelchair ramp can make a huge difference in safety, comfort, and independence. One of the most common questions we hear at Oakley Home Access is whether it is better to build a wooden ramp or choose an aluminum modular ramp. While both offer accessibility, aluminum ramps consistently give homeowners…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreOakley Home Access: Complete Home Accessibility & Aging In Place Specialists
Oakley Home Access assists a wide array of clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts ranging from children with mobility impairments to older individuals who strive to age in place. Oakley Home Access provides a variety of home safety and accessibility equipment that provides minimally invasive solutions to maximize mobility in every room of the home.…
Read MoreOur Oakley Home Access Locations in New Haven and Boston
Here at Oakley Home Access, we specialize in a wide range of home modifications designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and comfort for individuals facing mobility challenges, disabilities, or aging-in-place needs. Over the past year, we have expanded and are pleased to introduce Neil Garceau and Steve Gregory as the owners of our Boston and New…
Read MoreIs Staying In Your Home Right For You?
Our older community members are sometimes faced with choosing between leaving a home that they’ve lived in for years and moving to an assisted living facility or staying in the home they love and making proper modifications to make it safe and livable. We’ve helped many of our neighbors add accessibility aides and other tools…
Read MoreOakley Home Access Provides Home Modifications for All
Oakley Home Access specializes in providing solutions to help individuals age in place, and live independent lives in their home for as long as possible. We offer a range of products and services to support this goal, such as grab bars, stairlifts, ramps, and bathroom modifications. These home modifications can make daily tasks easier for…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Tub Cuts and Roll In Showers
Since the introduction of Bestbath Barrier Free Showers to our product and service catalog, we have had the opportunity to compare and contrast these two popular options for bathroom modifications with our clients. It is always our goal to provide complete information so that the best decision can be made based on budgetary needs, accessibility…
Read MoreIntroducing Barrier Free Showers
We recently announced that we now install Barrier Free Showers from Bestbath. Bestbath helps people live without barriers by offering easy access showers that are sleek, modern, and durable. Their barrier free showers are ADA, ANSI A, ANSI B, and California Title 24 compliant. With their 30-year warranty, homeowners will have peace of mind knowing…
Read MoreThe Showroom At Oakley Home Access
When the Oakley Home Access team conceptualized our Showroom, we knew we wanted it to be a welcoming place. A place where seniors, those with special needs, and caregivers could come and both learn about the services and products we offer and try them out to increase their comfort and confidence in using them in…
Read MoreSafety and Visitability This Summer
Summer has just begun, and many are beginning to emphasize getting outside and spending time with their friends and family. While this is an exciting time of year, it is important to continue to focus on safety for those who have difficulty with their mobility. Lack of exercise throughout the cold winter months and wet…
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