Posts Tagged ‘rhode island’
The Victorian Downtown Freecurve: Installing A Curved Stairlift
The Oakley Home Access team has helped countless homeowners make their residences safe and accessible for Aging In Place. We pride ourselves on creating the ideal plan for any home configuration or circumstance in order to deliver on our goal to Maximize Mobility. During our Free Home Safety Assessment, we familiarize ourselves with a client’s…
Read MoreOur Oakley Home Access Locations in New Haven and Boston
Here at Oakley Home Access, we specialize in a wide range of home modifications designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and comfort for individuals facing mobility challenges, disabilities, or aging-in-place needs. Over the past year, we have expanded and are pleased to introduce Neil Garceau and Steve Gregory as the owners of our Boston and New…
Read MoreFunding for Your Home Modifications
When our assessment team concludes a Free Home Safety Assessment, the most frequently asked question is “How am I going to pay for these things?” Healthcare is an extremely expensive process, from hospital and rehab stays, to paying for private nursing care. Our team invests time every week to search for available funding programs…
Read MoreBathroom Safety Updates from Oakley Home Access
One of the most dangerous areas of the home for older adults is in the bathroom. Many factors lead into this data, but research shows that making modifications to your bathroom can greatly reduce the risk of falls. Oakley Home Access specializes in conservative, affordable, and efficient bathroom modifications, and in this month’s blog we…
Read MoreOur Year at Oakley Home Access
It is hard to believe that another year is coming to a close. This year was an exciting return to a sense of normalcy for us here at Oakley Home Access. After several years of being apart, we got to meet in person with our community partners, see our clients’ faces without a mask, and…
Read MorePrepare Now For Winter
One of the largest benefits to our aluminum modular ramp systems is the minimal maintenance required. With that in mind, there are certain preparations you can make to ensure optimal performance of your ramp during the winter months. All of our installations come with written and clear instructions for caring for your ramp! In todays…
Read MoreThe Showroom At Oakley Home Access
When the Oakley Home Access team conceptualized our Showroom, we knew we wanted it to be a welcoming place. A place where seniors, those with special needs, and caregivers could come and both learn about the services and products we offer and try them out to increase their comfort and confidence in using them in…
Read MoreRI Livable Home Modification Grant Application Process
The RI Livable Home Modification Grant reimburses 50% of the cost of modifying homes, up to a total of $5000. Home modification can enable homeowners or renters with disabilities or mobility issues to remain in their own homes safely and avoid relocation to costly long-term care facilities. Eligibility requirements are very generous; they are spelled out in the…
Read MoreSuperPole: Helping to Prevent Falls
Oakley Home Access’s mission is to help older adults and those with mobility impairments age in place, increase accessibility, and prevent falls. Fall Prevention Week is a wonderful time to showcase one of our most commonly installed items, the SuperPole, a tool that can help prevent falls and increase stability. What Is The SuperPole? The…
Read MoreOur Showroom: Helping Our Community Choose Aging in Place Tools
The Oakley Home Access team is happy to see more places opening up as pandemic restrictions ease. During those restrictions, we kept our showroom open and available for clients throughout the year while maintaining strict precautions. For those that may have delayed coming in to see the items that we have on display, we invite…
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