Taking Advantage of Delivery Services During the Lockdown
Taking advantage of delivery services during the lockdown can help to keep seniors and other vulnerable members of the population safe. It's a good idea to stay put as much [...]
RampNow is Open During the Pandemic. This is What We’re Doing Differently.
With the pandemic firmly rooted in the Chicago area and around the world, we know this is a difficult time to bring a service company into your home for any [...]
How Seniors Can Stay Safe in a Pandemic
The recent Covid-19 outbreak has shaken all corners of the world. The effects of this current pandemic have been staggering for global health. While doctors and scientists are still learning [...]
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, impacts somewhere between 400,000 and 1 million Americans, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to a disease that many in the [...]
The Best Wheelchair Ramp for Chicago-Area Residents
Finding the best wheelchair ramp for Chicago involves evaluating several factors. Of course you are looking for a durable, high-quality ramp that provides wheelchair users easy access to a home [...]
Public Attitude Toward Disabilities
A disability is defined as a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activity. That’s a very broad definition that encapsulates many diseases or conditions. Some [...]
Americans Are Loving the Library
Over recent weeks a significant story based on Gallup Poll made the rounds: Americans visited their local library more than they went to the movies, local sporting events, museums, concerts, [...]
Chronic Illness and the Elderly
For many, it’s difficult to reach old age without developing some form of chronic illness. In fact, 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 77 [...]
National Hobby Month is a Time for Seniors to Grow
One resource that seniors have plenty of is time. January is National Hobby Month and an opportunity to find new ways to spend that time. For many seniors, afflictions like [...]
A Guide to Wheelchair-Accessible Indoor Attractions in Chicago and the Suburbs
The cold weather is upon us, and people in wheelchairs need to know that there are plenty of indoor attractions that are set up to accommodate them. In the winter, [...]