Posts Tagged ‘home modifications’
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 MoreLong-Term Care Policies and Home Modification Funding
Key Takeaways Long-Term Care Policies often include home modification coverage, even if the policyholder is unaware. Most plans reimburse up to $7,000 for accessibility upgrades during the capture period. Home modifications help individuals remain safely at home and are far more cost-effective than nursing home residency. The reimbursement process is simple and usually requires only…
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 More10 Essential Home Modification for Seniors to Safely Age in Place in New Haven, CT
How can you make your home in New Haven, CT safer for seniors? This guide covers the 10 essential home modifications for seniors, focusing on ways to ensure their safety and comfort while aging in place. Upgrading elements like flooring and installing features such as grab bars can significantly enhance safety and ease of movement…
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 MoreFunding for Your Home Modifications
When our assessment team concludes a Free Home Safety Assessment, the most frequently asked question is “How am I going to pay for these things?” Healthcare is an extremely expensive process, from hospital and rehab stays, to paying for private nursing care. Our team invests time every week to search for available funding programs…
Read MoreBathroom Safety Updates from Oakley Home Access
One of the most dangerous areas of the home for older adults is in the bathroom. Many factors lead into this data, but research shows that making modifications to your bathroom can greatly reduce the risk of falls. Oakley Home Access specializes in conservative, affordable, and efficient bathroom modifications, and in this month’s blog we…
Read MoreFunding Sources For Your Home Modification
A recent article has suggested that 87% of RI Nursing Homes might be at risk of closing. This sobering and scary prediction has sent ripples of concern throughout the state. Thankfully, Oakley Home Access is committed to helping our community learn more about ways to Age In Place and stay safely in their homes. Home…
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