The longer you live in your home, the easier it can be to point out areas you would like to see updated for aesthetic or functional purposes. Think about the features in your home for a moment. Are there areas you or a family member can’t easily access, features that are outdated or unsafe rooms… Read more »
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Get a Grip on Assisting Arthritic Patients
Did you know? Roughly 22.7 percent of adults had doctor-diagnosed arthritis in 2013-2015, with 43.5 percent of those individuals having limitations in their usual activities due to the arthritis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The CDC also estimates that by the year 2040, the percentage of adults diagnosed with arthritis will rise to 25.9… Read more »
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Get Wiser with Homer in 2018
Assisting clients in loving their homes and living more comfortably is our goal at LifeWise Renovations. Our construction + medical experts work with you to assess and develop the right plan for ease of living and functionality in your home. The LifeWise ProcessTM: Homer’s Wise Tips for 2018 Now is always a good time to… Read more »
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Improve Ease of Living with Neurological Damage
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 43 percent of individuals that are hospitalized after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a related disability the following year. These injuries may affect a wide range of issues, from cognitive function and motor function to sensation and emotion impairments. When it comes to neurological… Read more »
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Home for the Holidays
The holidays bring more guests in the home than any other time of year. For those that enjoy hosting the holidays, it is essential for individuals to keep their homes as safe as possible, so they may remain in the home longer. Unfortunately, falls are the leading cause of home injury deaths, claiming nearly 6,000… Read more »
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Soar with Homer and Our Self-Assessment
Our goal at LifeWise Renovations is to make every client love their home even more by providing modifications to live more safely and comfortably. The LifeWise Process™: If you or someone in your household is living with a condition that restricts mobility, home modifications can make daily life a little easier. Is your home… Read more »
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Live Safer with MS
Over 400,000 Americans have MS, and roughly 10,000 new cases are diagnosed annually (Medical News Today). According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, “multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.” Learn about each… Read more »
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Carve These Smashing Tips into Home Remodeling Planning
Word on the vine is that your clients may be looking for the right experts to complete home remodeling needs this fall. And maybe searching through various companies has squashed their motivation to complete the necessary home modifications. Take a peek at Homer’s Wise Tips when looking for home remodelers: Their standardized, proprietary reports… Read more »
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Reduce Risks for Falls at Home
One in every five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Over 40 percent of fractures occur at home, with 22.5 percent of them occurring inside (National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey & American Academy of Orthopaedic). With staggering numbers like these, there’s no… Read more »
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Wise Tip: Increase Bathroom Safety with Barrier-Free Showers
Did you know? More than one in four people age 65 and older fall every year, but less than half tell their doctor (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). It is reported: 8 million older people receive treatment in emergency departments for fall injuries annually. Serious falls are the cause of more than 95 percent… Read more »