Vehicle Lifts

  1. 10 Tips for Better At-Home Mobility this Spring

    10 Tips for Better At-Home Mobility this Spring

     As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, spring is the perfect season to refresh your home and make it more accessible for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for visits from   family, want to support an aging loved one, or simply are looking to future-proof your home, a few thoughtful upgrades can make a world of a difference. If you’re looking for spring safety tips   for seniors or want to ensure the best home safety for elderly loved ones, now is the time to start.


     Here are some practical, effective ways to boost mobility in your home this spring– a true caregiver spring checklist for anyone supporting aging adults.

     

    1. Upgrade Entrances with Ramps and Thresholds

     Start your spring home preparation for elderly family members at the front door! Make entering and exiting your home a bit easier for everyone from guests with strollers to loved ones with   mobility challenges. 

    • Entrance/Access Ramps: These ramps have a gentle slope designed to help individuals up inclines
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  2. Vehicle Wheelchair Lift or Ramp: Which is Best for You?

    Vehicle Wheelchair Lift or Ramp: Which is Best for You?

    Do you or a loved one frequently use a mobility aid but want to live an active and travel-friendly lifestyle? Vehicle wheelchair ramps and vehicle wheelchair lifts make it easy to transfer heavy mobility aids (such as a wheelchair or power scooter) into a vehicle. 

    In this guide, we'll go over the differences between a wheelchair vehicle ramp vs lift, and which option may be best suited for your needs.

    Vehicle Ramp

    A sloping surface that allows the mobility device to roll from the ground directly into the vehicle (and vice versa!). Vehicle wheelchair ramps are often used in vans and SUVs, and are best suited for vehicles where the floor is closer to the ground. 

    Vehicle wheelchair ramps can come in portable, motorized, or manual options. 

    Vehicle Lift

    Vehicle wheelchair lifts effortlessly raise a wheelchair or scooter into the vehicle with the touch of a button. Usually installed in full-sized vans, wheelchair lifts keep the passenger upright throughout the transfer process– no need

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  3. Navigating the Tax Landscape of Medical Devices – A State-by-State Guide

    Navigating the Tax Landscape of Medical Devices – A State-by-State Guide

    Navigating the Tax Landscape of Medical Devices – A State-by-State Guide

    When purchasing medical devices for personal or family use, your state may impact the overall cost of your items. While most states provide some form of sales tax exemption for medical devices, the details vary from state to state.

    In general, most states provide a blanket exemption for all medical devices, or a tax exemption for medical devices prescribed by a licensed provider. However, there are some exceptions.

    In this blog, we'll provide an overview of medical device taxes in each state.

     

    Exemptions for All Prescribed Devices

    To meet the tax exemption, these states require that a medical device be either prescribed or dispensed by a physician.

    Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.

     

    Exemptions for all

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  4. Mobility Scooter Vehicle Lifts: How to Select and Use Your Lift

    Mobility Scooter Vehicle Lifts: How to Select and Use Your Lift

     

    As we age or navigate physical limitations, mobility scooters can become important tools for maintaining an independent, active life. But transporting these devices can pose a challenge. While some mobility scooters can easily disassemble or fold for transport, other models are too heavy to be easily lifted into a car or van. 

    That's where mobility scooter lifts come in, providing a practical solution for users to load scooters in and out of their vehicle. 

    So, how do you choose the right solution for your needs, and how do you use a scooter lift? Here's what you need to know.

     

     

    Mobility scooter lifts, often referred to as scooter carriers, are mechanical devices designed to raise and transport mobility scooters into and out of your vehicle from the ground. They come in two primary styles: platform lifts and hoist lifts.

    Platform lifts, also known as a platform style scooter lift, involve a platform onto which you drive your scooter. The platform then raises (through a powered system

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  5. Signs You Might Need a Vehicle Lift

    Signs You Might Need a Vehicle Lift

    Vehicle lifts are convenient pieces of equipment that can easily transfer your scooter or power wheelchair inside of or onto the back of your vehicle. But do you really need a lift? If you’re toying with the idea of investing in a vehicle lift, consider these points which can help you to decide if you really need one.

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  6. So many vehicle lifts - how do you choose right one?

    So many vehicle lifts - how do you choose right one?

    When you start the process of buying a vehicle lift, you’ll probably immediately notice that there seem to be endless choices. How do you choose the vehicle lift that is right for you and your mobility vehicle? We have some advice to help you start the process.

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