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HealthCraft SuperPole Brings Stability to Atlanta Metro Residents Have you ever watched an elderly or disabled loved one struggle to get out of bed or a deep chair, endeavoring to support themselves and prevent injury in the process? For those struggling with a disability in Atlanta, this type of situation can be a thing of the past – with the specially designed HealthCraft SuperPole. The…
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When considering the purchase of a stair lift, do you know which is best, a curved or straight stair lift? Which lift best matches the abilities of the user as well as the stairs upon which they are to be installed? To determine the best handicap stair lift for your metro Atlanta home, consider the following facts. Choosing a Curved or Straight Stair Lift A straight stair lift…
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Residential elevators are becoming more and more popular in private homes, making the challenges of going up and down stairs practically obsolete. Never has this been more valuable than in the lives of those who are growing older and desire to remain living as independently as possible within the comfort of their own homes. As you think through whether an elevator is the right choice for…
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Tripping and falling is typically an embarrassing thing to most people, but not life threatening. This isn’t true for 50+ seniors and the elderly. With weaker bones and slower reaction times, falls become actual life-threatening events. Fall prevention strategies and accessibility improvements in the home are often critical to ensure your safety, or the safety of a loved one.
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Stairlifts provide a safe and secure way for people with mobility challenges — regardless of their age — to move freely up and down stairs. Depending on the width of the staircase and the size and design of the stairlift, the amount of space that is available for those who walk on those same stairs can be limited. Because of this, people who are looking…
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Most stair lifts are purchased by senior citizens, or by family members of the senior who are seeking a safe mode of travel for a loved one as they go up and down the stairs. Straight and curved stair lifts by Sterling-Handicare offer optimal user safety. Safety is a primary factor when purchasing a stair lift. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
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Stephen Greenewald has seen assistive technology in action at Georgia Tech. During his freshman year at Tech, he was introduced to the concept of assistive technology when hearing of the work of CATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at the Atlanta Tech campus. CATEA is a multidisciplinary engineering and design research center located adjacent to the Georgia technology campus in downtown Atlanta.
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Here’s a question many senior 55+ and mobility challenged people ask, what are some of the advantages of a walk-in tub over a roll-in shower? The walk-in tub provides a pleasant soaking experience, similar to a regular bathtub. Equipped with safety features such as an anti-slip bottom, grab bars and a bench seat, the walk-in tub offers the best safety options with the highest level…
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The Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) at Georgia Tech is seeking participants for a new study entitled: The Study on the Relationship Between Pressure Relief Behaviors And The Development Of Pressure Ulcers
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Here are details for 4 Sources for Financing Assistive Technology: The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation On the subject of financing Assistive Technology, one Atlanta based organization that helps to finance assistive technology is The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation and their Credit-Able (AFP) program. Call 404-541-9005 and select the extension for the credit-able consumer liaison, Daphne Brookins. It is located at 1419 Mayson…
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Should Our New Home be a Handicap Accessible Home?
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North Georgia Home Elevator Selection Tips
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50+ Seniors and Elderly Atlanta Residents Stay Safe With Fall Proofing Upgrades