The Spring Medtrade Show Scheduled for April 12-14

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The Spring Medtrade ShowNextGenHomeMedtrade2010AtlantaHomeModificationsgamburd is scheduled for April 12-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  With more than 5,000 home medical equipment business people, home health care professionals, service providers and equipment manufacturers in attendance, Medtrade remains the largest exhibition for home medical equipment products and services; and educational and peer networking opportunities.

Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC attended the Medtrade 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia — meeting many representatives from a variety of ramp, walk-in tub, and stair lift manufacturers.

Exhibit Hall hours are Wednesday 10:30am – 5:00 pm and Thursday, 10:30am – 3:00pm. The event will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.

Over eighty home medical equipment and durable medical equipment educational sessions will be included at the conference.  AAHomecare’s Stand Up for Homecare Reception will take place Tuesday evening at 5:30pm. For more information, visit the Medtrade 2011 web site.

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Home Safety Assessments For Seniors

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC promotes barrier–free aging in place and universal AtlantaHomeModificationsLLCWheelchairrampsforhomesatlantastairliftsgrabbarsatlantadesign home modifications in the metropolitan and suburban Atlanta, Georgia areas. Are you or a loved one in need of home modifications due to a disability or simply due to the effects of naturally aging?

To learn more about an in-home assessment to evaluate home modification needs, visit Ezine @rticles, and read, “Home Safety Assessments For Seniors”.

Elizabeth Greenewald, CAPS of Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC promotes safe barrier free independent living with wood and metal ADA handicap wheelchair ramps, grab bars for showers, toilets and bath tubs; and stair lifts. For more information, please visit resources about Aging In Place, Financing, AARP, and the story behind Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC.

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Accessible Walk-In Tubs — Ella’s Deluxe with 22 Air and Hydrotherapy Jets

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Once considered by many consumers to be a luxury item, more and more homes are now equipped with walk-in tubs. One of the models Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC has purchased for installation is Ella’s Deluxe modelElla's Walk-In Tub Atlanta Home Mods .com Accessible Bathroom manufactured by  Ella’s Walk-In Tubs and equipped with 22 air and hydrotherapy jets. They have a few different models of varying sizes and features, and all include the same top notch warranty, ozone sterilization and an in-line water heater.

The warranty for all models is lifetime limited warranty on stainless steel frame, door, door seal, and tub shell; and five year warranty on parts.

The Deluxe model size is 29.5” x 55” (59” with extension) x40”.  One exclusive feature of the Deluxe model is its dual drain system, described as follows: “Ella’s Deluxe and Ella’s Soaking walk-in tubs are equipped with a reliable dual drain system for fast and fail proof drainage, assuring a safe and easy exit. Ella’s Dual Drain Technology consists of:

  • Dual 2” brass & copper drains (compare to one 1.5” standard drain)
  • Two copper overflows for faster and reliable drainage
  • Operated by two stainless steel mechanical cables for reliability
  • Two separate extension drain handles for easier use operation
  • Approximate 80 second draining time, at tub capacity”

For more information about Ella’s Walk-In Tubs, contact Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC by email, or by telephone at 770.880.3405.

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Home and Community Based Home Modifications Funding in Atlanta

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The Georgia Department of Human Services offers community based services to assist elderly and people with disabilities to remain living in their homes longer, in spite of mobility challenges. A few of the services include home modifications. The following is quoted from the GA Dept. of Human Services Division of Aging Services website, the 2008 – 2011 State Plan stated:

“The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program makes available a variety of services to individual consumers, and to groups of consumers, to support and assist older Georgians ( and their caregivers, when present) in maintaining their independence in their homes and communities These services support older persons and their families in living longer, living safely and living well. In SFY 2006, 36,793 individual older adults, including caregivers, received one or more HCB individual services.”

The Division of Aging Services, along with Area Agencies on Aging, offer support and services to infirm elderly and their care givers, including home modifications.

According to the 2008 – 2011 plan, one of the future areas of emphasis for the community based services is to provide additional home modifications and assistive devices to promote independence. Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services focus on solutions to help older Georgians live with safety and independence in their own homes.

For additional information about funding assistive technology and disability home modifications, visit the Funding Resources page at Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC, — an Atlanta based accessibilty design and installation company.

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Volunteers for CATEA Research Study – Wheelchair Pressure Ulcers

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

CATEA - Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access LogoCATEA – Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access

Volunteers Needed for a Research Study Investigating the Risk Factors Associated with Developing Pressure Ulcers

 Study involvement for qualified individuals will include:

A brief seating evaluation to assess your sitting posture. Tests for sitting pressures, tissue thickness, blood flow and lab values. Answering interview questions about your tissue (skin) health, wheelchair  and seating equipment.

Qualifications:

Must be a male between the ages of 18 and 40. Must have had a Spinal Cord Injury for at least 2 years. Must not currently have any skin sores on sitting surfaces

Contact Susan Perlman- 404-894-2861 or susan.perlman@coa.gatech.edu  In appreciation of your time and participation, you will be compensated up to $50. Participation generally takes up to 3 hours.

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Vehicle Mobility Aids for Wheelchairs and Scooters

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Considering the purchase of a handicap accessible vehicle? There are a number of important decisions to be made as you begin your search. The first question is, will you seek a vehicle that has already been modified, or will you do the modification to the vehicle after you purchase it? If you are looking for assistance in answering this question, you may consider locating a certified driver rehabilitation specialist (CDRS). They are specialists in equipment selection, fit and training.

Vehicles are accessed by either a ramp or a lift. There are four main types of lifts:

1) The platform lift is a permanent installation on a vehicle, and it folds up and down to receive and carry a wheelchair or scooter.

2) A rotary or swing lift is used on private vehicles and swings out on a post and lowers to the ground. It takes up less room than a platform lift.

3) A hoist lift is typically used to pick up and lift just a wheelchair or scooter on straps into the vehicle.

4) The under vehicle lift is stored under the vehicle in an enclosure, sliding out when needed.

Portable and powered ramps are available for use with accessible vans. The powered ramp is activated in association with a powered door.

When you consider how to finance your accessible vehicle including adaptive aids, it may be worthwhile to consult some of the major automobile manufacturer programs such as the GM Mobility Program, Chrysler Automobility Program, Toyota Mobility Program and the Ford Mobility Motoring Program.

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The Sterling 2000 Stairlift

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

The Sterling 2000 Curved Stair StairliftThe Sterling 2000 Stairlift is a well-known curved or switch back stairlift system offering a safe, comfortable and smooth ride. The Sterling 2000 curved stair lift may also include as options — a powered automatic hinge solution to prevent the track from blocking a doorway at the bottom of the stairs; and a powered folding footplate and to swivel the seat away from the stair at the top. A two year manufacturer’s parts warranty and a lifetime warranty on the gearbox and motor is standard.

The Sterling curved stair lift is custom designed to travel according to the shape of your stair, around walls, and corners. It is suited to a wide range of stair configurations. If you are interested in learning more about a Sterling curved stair lift for your metro Atlanta or North Georgia home, you may contact Atlanta Home Modifications, LLC.

A Sterling Stairlift Guide is available here. The Sterling 2000 provides a secure, trustworthy and comfortable solution to the challenge often presented by stairs in the home.
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Flute Playing Made Easier For Persons with Disabilities

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications
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Accessible Musical Instruments

Are you or a loved one interested in perfecting your flute playing expertise, but hindered by a disability? Visit http://www.flutelab.com/swan.html FluteLab is a Dutch company founded in 1986 by Maarten Visser. FluteLab specializes in making experimental flutes,  designed to change the angle of flute playing to reduce stress on your right shoulder, neck and left shoulder. From the website: “The Swan Neck is a flute head joint that has a bend of approximately 40 degrees. It is handmade from sterling silver, with a handcut embouchure. It comes in a small, very light instrument case, which also contains a thumb rest.” And, “When you play an ordinary flute, the asymmetry in your posture goes right down to your feet. When you play a swan neck flute, you will feel your feet planted firmly to the ground.” How wonderful! Visit www.flutelab.com for more information about obtaining an “accessible flute”.

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ADA Federal Disability Regulations

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

ADA disability regulations regarding handicap grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and state certified stair lifts have been widely used since 1992 in public and privatebathrooms across America, establishing helpful standards for the location and installation of handicap accessible grab bars. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective on January 26, 1992. This long overdue set of regulations established federal guidelines for employment and services available to people with disabilities. Its primary purpose has been to battle against any form of discrimination that could reasonably be prevented by federal regulation. This legislation significantly impacted the design of public buildings — for the better! All new public buildings since January of 1992 have included manageable entries for handicapped persons, bathroom grab bars, ramped platforms – and many other handicap accessibility details.

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Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Atlanta Home Modifications

Portable Wheelchair Ramps
Portable EZ-Access wheelchair ramps for homes are available with railings, as lightweight suitcase models, or as large sturdy ramp solutions to conquering stairways. Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/RampHandicapWheelchairRampsAluminumAtlanta.aspx for more details

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