A new year is almost here, and no matter your age or lifestyle, there is no better time than right now to make a resolution! It can be tough to come up with a good New Year’s resolution you can stick with, but here at BEK Medical, we have come up with some attainable ideas…
Make This Thanksgiving Enjoyable for Family Members of All Ages
With Thanksgiving about a week away, there is much preparation to do. We are all busy, from cleaning and decorating your home to polishing the silverware and preparing your favorite seasonal recipes. One important thing to remember this holiday season is to take special care to make the day enjoyable, especially for senior family members!…
How to Choose Between a Handicap Accessible Ramp or Lift
If you or someone in your home is in a wheelchair, uses a walker, or needs a mobility device to get around safely, it’s time to make your home more handicap accessible. However, it can be difficult to choose the right types of modifications. Here is how to choose between a handicap-accessible ramp or lift…
How to Support a Loved One After a Serious Injury
No matter the cause, accident victims can feel a deep sense of isolation and aloneness. Their world has been turned completely upside down, and activities that used to be mindless and simple are now challenging and require a lot of effort. They need companionship, help, and care from their family and friends while recovering. Here…
Advantages of Lift Chairs
There are many reasons to consider investing in a lift chair for your home. The ability to remain independent is important to an individual’s quality of life. There are wide ranges of illnesses, diseases, and disorders that may render people’s ability to stand up from a seated position. This is where having a lift chair…
How to Make Schools Accessible for Students with Disabilities
As the school season kicks off into full swing, it is important to remember that education is essential for everyone, including those with disabilities. In the past decade, the number of students with disabilities has grown from 6.4 million in 2010-11 to almost 7.2 million in 2020-21. Physical changes, like installing wheelchair ramps, can make…
Ask Yourself These Questions before Becoming a Caregiver
As parents age, their children often take on the role of a caregiver. Depending on the aging parents’ needs, it may be difficult and time-consuming to provide them with the required care. Before considering taking on this responsibility, it is important to ask yourself some questions! Here are a few things to ask yourself and…