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Are you having difficult managing stairs at home?  Acquiring a stair lift may be a great solution for safe access to your home.  Here are a number of considerations to consider as not every stair lift is created the same.   Safely transferring at the top of the stairs:   One consideration that needs to [...]

Are you considering building a new home, one that you can stay in for the rest of your days.  As with most things, having a good plan in place and thinking through the details of your home can save a great deal of expense and cost later on.  It is possible to create a beautiful [...]

When thinking of long term care insurance – people don't always consider the benefit of your insurance may actually be available to keep you longer in your home. When asking for assistance sources for home modifications individuals can look at the option of carrying long term care insurance as a solution for home care and [...]

Education: Another BILD Difference At BILD, one of our points of difference is that we are owned by a Physical Therapist and have additional PT's and OT's on our staff.  Our therapists are extensively trained in the field of home modifications with credentials including: CAP – Certified Aging in Place Specialists, CEAC – Certified Environmental [...]

Creating Accessible Home Modifications: Facilitating Safety, Function and Options for Independence in the Home   An exciting opportunity for continuing education and CEUs for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, DME specialists, or other healthcare professionals, this course will focus on proper evaluation, options, design elements, products, solutions, and funding resources for accessible [...]

Scalamobil is a battery operated portable stair climber that attaches to most manual wheelchairs. This innovative device can ascend or descend almost any type of stair from spiral staircases to wood or stone step surfaces without wear and tear. No modifications or installations to existing building structures required.      •       Masters steps effortlessly      •       [...]

            So your parents are always online, they Skype with the grandkids and they are at the point where home isn't the easiest to get around anymore.  What do you do?  They love being in a house where family and friends come over and assisted living isn't an option they want to explore.  Jim Barks [...]

Safe Options for Managing Stairs Stairs can be an obstacle to your independence, safety and quality of life.  There are a number of solutions that can help you manage safely and independently, inside and outside of your home or business.  We hope to provide an overview of the different options for independence with managing stairs. [...]

Come and see ideas and opportunities for improving your home at the Union Grove Home and Garden Show at the Racine County Fair Grounds April 26 - 28th.  Come and visit with/get ideas for remodeling, home improvements, landscaping, and construction. Hours: Friday 1pm - 8pm Saturday 8am - 8pm Sunday 8am - 4pm   Admission: [...]