Addressing the most dangerous room in your home
This article was published in the May 2026 issue of Senior Times magazine. It’s never too soon, or too late, to prepare your home for aging in place. Most seniors […]
Home Repair & Accessibility
Don’t Be Another Statistic – Falls are Preventable
Falls among adults aged 65 and older are common, costly, and preventable. According to the Center for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65
Home Safety for Older Adults and Aging Veterans
The American population is aging, and so are our veterans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Vietnam veterans make up the largest portion of living veterans at 33%; Korean War
Tub-to-Shower Conversions help seniors remain at home.
Cheryl loves her home, she has a lot of friends in her area, and she wants to continue living there as long as she can. She already had a grab
We Look Out for All Your Needs
Through part of Dave’s discharge process, he was referred to our Behavioral Health & Wellness program. As part of onboarding our Behavioral Health clients, our staff assess all of the
New Service: Tub-to Shower Conversion
Milestone’s Home Repair & Accessibility department is offering a new service which is a bathtub-to-shower conversion. For many older people and people with limited mobility, stepping over the wall of
Home Safety and Accessibility is No Small Thing!
Michelle’s new ramp meant she could visit her grandchildren again, after two months of beng afraid she could not leave the house safely.
Cindy’s Ramp Gives her Peace of Mind
“Now I have the peace of mind that if I have to get out on my own, I can; and I don’t have to worry that my husband is going to hurt himself trying to get me up.”
Sometimes a simple grab-bar is all it takes to keep someone safe at home.
No matter how small a repair or modification may seem, the impact to the person served, is significant.
When Three Steps Seem Like a Mountain
Meladee has a car and is able to access the community with little difficulty once she gets out of her house, but there are days when those three steps at her door made it impossible for her to acces her community and be independent.
