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The Havenside blog is where you can find helpful, practical information about home improvements and modifications.
How Do Handrails on Stairs Help Keep You Safe?
Making adjustments to your home for better accessibility is an empowering decision. When you face mobility issues related to age, injury or illness, it is important to consider how to create a safer environment to recover or age in place. It becomes a commitment to...
Exterior Handrails for Safety and Peace of Mind
Exterior handrails provide support and stability to help us move through our day. From guiding your steps on staircases to ensuring a secure grip along outdoor walkways, handrails prevent falls and promote peace of mind for seniors and their loved ones. In this...
Safe Installations With a Grab Bar Specialist
A safe living space is essential for everyone — and it’s especially important for older homeowners who are aging in place. For people over the age of 65, one out of every five falls causes a serious injury. You can prevent falls at home by making changes to improve...
Shopping Guide for Stair Lifts for Seniors
If stairs have become an obstacle to your ability to live comfortably, safely and independently in your home, you don’t need to start thinking about moving to a new place. Instead, it’s the perfect time to install a stairlift. Since most people are unable to pay...
Freedom at Home: The Benefits of Wheelchair Stair Lifts
Aging in place is a wonderful goal that allows individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes as they grow older. However, limited mobility can make this dream challenging, especially when stairs become an obstacle. For many people, navigating stairs can be...
Benefits of Stairlifts for Homes
Stairs are more challenging to manage as we get older and can keep individuals with physical limitations from fully enjoying their homes. For seniors wanting to age in place, stairlifts provide a solution when moving between levels becomes too difficult. In this blog...
Aging-in-Place Modifications for Homeowners
Studies show that 77% of adults over 50 prefer to age in place. Many people want to stay in their homes for the long haul because it allows them to manage their lives on their own terms as they age. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of home...
Guide to Aging-in-Place Remodeling
Tortoises are known to live a long time in large part because their shell grows with them as they age. Humans can take advantage of this same basic principle as we get older. As the years pass, our needs and abilities change; our homes, however, often remain the...
6 Must-Know Household Safety Tips for Older Adults
Aging in place is becoming increasingly popular for older adults. Homeowners often choose this option because it allows them to live independently in a place where they feel safe and comfortable. The reality is that a house can be dangerous if it lacks the proper...
Home Modifications for Wheelchair Users
Finding an accessible home can be a long and complicated process. Thankfully, you can alter your existing house to fit your unique mobility needs, which is especially important for wheelchair users. Why do wheelchair users need home modifications? Many residential...
A Guide to Interior Handrails for Aging in Place
As we age, the chances of a fall become more likely. According to the National Institute on Aging, one in four people aged 65 years or older fall each year. The good news is that you can prevent accidents with home modifications that complement your changing needs....
How Exterior Handrails Enhance Home Safety and Style
Exterior handrails provide stability and support on stairs, ramps, and other elevated surfaces outside the home. They help prevent slips and falls for users with limited mobility by offering a secure structure to hold on to. While they’re a must-have for safety,...