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Dallas, Texas, July 31, 2023: The Next Day Access located in Celina, Texas installs the very first commercial FlexStep for a local church with the help of Liftup North America. This installation raises awareness of the importance of making businesses more accessible. It offers a simple solution that enables both wheelchair users and pedestrians to move between two levels with ease.

The FlexStep, created and produced by Liftup, is a unique 2-in-1 solution that saves space by combining both a flight of stairs and a separate lift. Liftup develops and markets welfare technology products for people with disabilities. Their goal is to help people with mobility disabilities to have the same opportunities as everyone else.

The key features of the FlexStep include:

Built with Safety as a Priority: FlexStep has many safety features built in ensuring an optimized safety. The safety door and barriers prevent falling, and four intelligent, synchronized motors, one at each corner, ensure a smooth and safe movement between levels. The safety features give customers a peace of mind and confidence in operation.
Flexibility with Product Customization: The FlexStep offers lots of customization options giving customers the flexibility to match existing aesthetics or the ability to choose something complementary. Customizable options include the finish material, color, installation configuration and more.
Space Efficient Stairlift and Platform: This clever 2-in-1 stairlift and steps solution gives you both stairs and a platform lift even in the tightest places. The product can be configured as a flight of stairs, and then be transformed quickly into a platform lift at the touch of a button.

Next Day Access Dallas-Celina and Liftup North America partnered together to successfully install the first commercial FlexStep in the Dallas, Texas area.

“Liftup North America is happy to partner with Next Day Access, knowing that our work together helps people with mobility issues reach new heights,” said Michael Casner, Business Development Manager.

“We are thrilled about our business relationship with Liftup as we recently partnered with them for a commercial FlexStep with our client, Custer Road United Methodist Church, making this the first commercial FlexStep installed in the Dallas area,” said Brien Caldwell, Vice President of Next Day Access Dallas-Celina. “The level of customer service and support has been phenomenal from the beginning. We are excited for the church as this FlexStep will allow its congregants with mobility challenges to access the stage with ease.”

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About Next Day Access
Next Day Access is a local provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses. With over 30 franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes. Learn more by visiting nextdayaccess.com.

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging awards Next Day Access Colorado Springs funding to purchase automated external defibrillators.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2023 — The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging (PPACG-AAA) awards Next Day Access Colorado Springs funding to purchase automated external defibrillators.

The PPACG-AAA funds allowed Next Day Access Colorado Springs to purchase AEDs for their staff to have available in their offices and in their vehicles when traveling. Employees are First Aid and CPR certified and can provide peace of mind for those at a higher rate of sudden cardiac arrest, stroke, or heart attack, possibly saving lives.

Many of whom Next Day Access Colorado Springs serve customers at an older age or have limited mobility. They sell and install wheelchair ramps, grab bars, stair lifts, walk-in showers, and more, all of which help individuals stay safe and independent in their homes.

“Next Day Access has been an ongoing partner funded by the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans Act funding,” said Jody Barker, Director of PPACG-AAA. “The Next Day Access team knows the community’s needs and continues to do a nice job serving older adults, and our Regional Advisory Council acknowledges this through the continued funding of their services.”

“We are in the business of helping people, specifically people with health complications,” said David Beiner, CEO of Next Day Access Colorado Springs. “If we can offer another way to provide safety, we want to be able to do so. The technicians, office staff, and myself are equipped with the AEDs, whether on the road or at the office.”

To learn more about Next Day Access Colorado Springs, visit their website: www.nextdayaccess.com/colorado-springs-co

About Next Day Access

Next Day Access is a local provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses. With franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes. Learn more by visiting nextdayaccess.com.

Next Day Access locations now offer the EasyLift.

The EasyLift is an easy-to-use platform lift providing access between two levels for wheelchair users and individuals with impaired mobility and walking restrictions. This platform lift can install indoors or outside, giving access where there is a height difference of levels, up to 1.25m or 4.1ft. The elegant design of the lift is simple, stylish, but most importantly, functional.

It operates in a few different ways. It can be controlled by using the three buttons on the lift, a supplied remote control, or the control panels above and below the lift. The lift’s intuitive operation and adaptable design make it suitable for many different situations. This means any user can quickly become familiar with the EasyLift, wherever they first use it.

The lift is available in 3 standard platform widths; 800, 900 and 1100 mm, optional safety doors or safety barrier, pit based installation, etc.

Features:

Lifting capacity: 400 kg
Squeeze hazard protection
A stable, registered lifting principle giving a safe and comfortable travel
And more!

To see if your local Next Day Access offers the EasyLift, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

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Event Ramp Installation for Stage Access

Frisco, TX, May 8, 2023: Next Day Access North Houston provided two event ramps for wheelchair users for the grand opening of the Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas.

Next Day Access North Houston is a local provider of accessibility solutions, such as wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, pool lifts, and bathroom safety products. As a part of its services, the business installs rental wheelchair ramps for events and short-term accommodations. Ramps provide an accessible solution for individuals, whether older with limited mobility or had a recent injury.

Next Day Access North Houston installed a temporary wheelchair ramp for event guests to safely access the stage.

“We’re honored to provide accessibility solutions in support of today’s ceremony. Serving our community is important and personal to us,” said Brian Week, Owner of Next Day Access North Houston.

To learn more about Next Day Access North Houston, visit www.nextdayaccess.com/north-houston-tx

Omni PGA Frisco Resort

The resort features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a lighted 10-hole, par-3 short course and 2-acre putting course, and an entertainment area known as the Monument Realty PGA District. Golfers and non-golfers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game.

The Omni PGA Frisco Resort features 500 guest rooms and suites, 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, four pools, and indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces.

About Next Day Access

Next Day Access is a leading provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses. With franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes.

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Next Day Access Opens in the Dallas-Celina Area to Provide Accessibility and Mobility Solutions to Local Communities

Celina,Texas, May 1, 2023: Next Day Access is pleased to announce the opening of Next Day Access Dallas-Celina. The franchise location, a provider of residential and commercial accessibility and mobility solutions, is owned by husband and wife Brien and Lesli Caldwell.

Brien and Lesli are co-owners of Next Day Access Dallas-Celina. Brien holds a marketing degree from Northeastern State University and 30 years of marketing experience across various industries, including airline, hospital, and casino roles. Lesli has a Psychology degree from Texas A&M University and recently retired from a 25-year career with GEICO.

Through Next Day Access Dallas-Celina, Brien and Lesli want to provide a valuable service to their local community. Lesli herself, experiences mobility issues, which has given them both a greater appreciation and compassion for the challenges their customers face. They are dedicated to finding the best mobility and accessibility solutions tailored to their customers needs.

“With this opportunity, we are most excited about having the chance to positively impact a person’s and even their family’s life,” said Brien, Vice President of Next Day Access Dallas-Celina.

The Next Day Access Dallas-Celina location will provide a wide range of accessibility and mobility solutions for residential and commercial customers. Their product line includes wheelchair ramps, in-home lifts, bathroom safety solutions, pool lifts, scooters, and more. Their team has the knowledge and skills to help create a safer and more accessible environment.

Learn more about Next Day Access Dallas-Celina by visiting https://www.nextdayaccess.com/celina-tx/ or calling 469-361-3300.

About Next Day Access

Next Day Access is a leading provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses. With franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes. Learn more by visiting www.nextdayaccess.com.

Next Day Access Hamilton, ON Opens to Bring Accessibility and Mobility Solutions to Local Communities

Hamilton, Ontario, March 6, 2023: Next Day Access is pleased to announce its new location in Hamilton, Ontario. It is the fourth development in Canada for Next Day Access. The Next Day Access Hamilton franchise, a provider of residential and commercial accessibility and mobility products, is owned by Joel Varghese.

Before Next Day Access, Varghese owned and operated his own successful business for over five years and was responsible for sales, marketing, and operations. This included end-to-end management of the supply chain, sales activities, services, and support.

Varghese began his search for a new opportunity in the fall of 2021 and came across Next Day Access. His interest sparked as he learned more about the brand and the aging-in-place industry.

“This industry is new and niche, especially in Ontario,” said Varghese. “I want to help my community by helping provide a better living experience for people with limited mobility and disabilities, whether with bathroom modifications or installing a stair lift.”

Next Day Access Hamilton will focus on providing accessibility and mobility solutions to individuals of all ages across Hamilton and surrounding areas.

To learn more about the Next Day Access Hamilton franchise, please visit www.nextdayaccess.com/hamilton-on.

Next Day Access Hamilton franchise NAHB certified aging-in-place specialist

About Next Day Access

Next Day Access is a local provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses.

With franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes.

Learn More about Next Day Access

Next Day Access Oak Brook, Illinois Opens to Bring Accessibility and Mobility Solutions to Local Communities

Next Day Access is pleased to announce a new location in Oak Brook, Illinois. Next Day Access Oak Brook franchise, a provider of residential and commercial accessibility and mobility products, is owned by Sakher Almakhamreh.

Almakhamreh moved to the United States from Jordan in 2016. Since living in the Oak Brook area, he opened an LLC consulting for foreign services. While in Jordan, Almakhamreh practiced law and prior to that was a supervisor for a dealer universal vehicle company. He also served in the Jordan military for seven years.

With the desire of wanting to start something new and challenging, Almakhamreh connected with a franchise agent and discovered Next Day Access. After learning more about the brand’s mission and meeting the staff, he felt Next Day Access is the right fit.

“There are three big reasons why I wanted to join the brand,” said Almakhamreh. “The first is helping my community who need accessibility solutions. The second is it’s a family-based business, which I like. Lastly, the home office staff. They are responsive, considerate, and compassionate.”

Next Day Access Oak Brook will focus on providing accessibility and mobility solutions to individuals of all ages across Oak Brook and surrounding areas.

To learn more about Next Day Access Oak Brook, visit their website: www.nextdayaccess.com/oak-brook-il

About Next Day Access
Next Day Access is a local provider for accessibility and mobility solutions for homes and commercial businesses. With franchise locations across the United States and Canada, their goal is to help aging loved ones and people with limited mobility and disabilities live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes. Learn more by visiting www.nextdayaccess.com.

Did you know that most American adults own an average of at least 300,000 items? Also, one out of ten Americans have an off-site storage rental for their excess belongings, according to Joshua Becker, who wrote: “21 Surprising Statistics That Reveal How Much Stuff We Actually Own, Becoming Minimalist.”

Over their lifetimes, aging adults will accumulate several items over the years that could now be cluttering the home. Too much stuff in the home can make it hard to move around, which can be especially dangerous for aging adults.

Living in a cluttered space can also make us feel more anxious or depressed. Here are some decluttering tips for aging adults in your loved one’s home, so they feel safer and more comfortable at home.

Declutter One Room at a Time

Decluttering can feel overwhelming if you do not limit yourself to one room at a time. To begin, it might be helpful to declutter the room with the greatest number of possessions. Starting here could help your aging loved one not feel overwhelmed with the process.

For some aging adults, it became ingrained in them not to throw things away that “could” be valuable. You may know the item is not and will not be, but perhaps they are no longer savvy about what sells. Also, many aging adults have inherited many things that they are sentimentally attached to.

For these items, you could try to figure out clever storage ideas. These days between places like The Container Store or Amazon, you can find many ways to creatively store precious items.

Make Piles

Separate the piles into keep, throw away, and donate. If your loved one is having trouble sorting items into these piles, you can include a maybe pile that you can revisit once you separate everything else. This will help your loved one feel in control instead of being pressured in the moment.

Get Rid of Items That Could be Dangerous

If your loved one has limited mobility and needs assistance balancing, they must have a clear pathway for their safety. They will also likely need your help throwing away items they cannot reach. Items such as:

Expired food items
Broken furniture
Old medicine
Broken dishes, including pots and pans
Broken appliances
Rugs you deem a trip hazard
Unused wires or plugs for electronics
Any damaged items lying around that you know will never be fixed

Throw Away Duplicate Items

Many people buy duplicate items because they misplaced an item, or maybe the item was on sale, and they like it more than the one they have at home. Whatever the reason, these duplicate items add up in each room. For example:

Bathroom: Your aging loved one could have many towels, rugs, and toiletries they do not need.

Office: Notebooks, scissors, pens, stationery – All these items could take up valuable space.

Kitchen: Over the years, it is likely your aging loved one has collected numerous dishes, coffee mugs, silverware, etc. These duplicated items could generously be donated to a local mission.

Closet: Many ladies and some men love to have a variety of clothes. There is nothing wrong with that unless many of their clothes are almost exact replicas of each other. This could include accessories as well.

Put Items Where They Belong in the Home

Try to ensure that every item has a place it belongs. Silverware should go in the drawer in the kitchen. Books should be on a bookshelf. A coat should be hung in the coat closet. The list could go on and on. The quickest way for a house to get in disarray is when items are strewn about the house instead of in their rightful places.

We hope these tips will help you to make the home safer and more comfortable for your aging loved one. At Next Day Access, it is our goal to help aging adults be able to live out their lives in their homes.

We offer several products that assist with mobility, such as grab bars or wheelchairs, among many other accessibility devices or mobility equipment. If we can ever help you ensure your loved one’s home is safe, please do not hesitate to reach out to your nearest Next Day Access to schedule an in-home consultation.

A new study by researchers at the University of Virginia found that people with type 2 diabetes who attend an annual wellness check are significantly less likely to require a major lower extremity amputation within the same year.

The research involved Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, who are now entitled to a free yearly healthcare visit. The research found that 36% of people with diabetes had decreased odds of amputation just by attending this free check-up.

Jennifer Lobo, a researcher from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA, presented findings at the 82^nd American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Session in New Orleans, Louisiana. She said that “People who made use of the new free annual wellness checks had diabetic foot issues diagnosed earlier than those who did not attend the wellness check.” She also suggested that, “Policymakers should prioritize incentives for having patients participate in annual wellness visits to improve preventative care and reduce major lower extremity amputations, particularly in the Diabetes Belt.”

The Diabetes Belt, where the study took place, is made up of 644 counties in the Southeastern and Appalachian USA. The study showed that people in the Diabetes Belt had a 27% higher risk of requiring a major lower extremity amputation when compared with surrounding counties.

Previous research from the team found that precisely one additional major lower extremity amputation per 1000 people was needed in the Diabetes Belt compared to other counties.

The study also found that there are significantly increased rates of diabetes-related amputations among non-Hispanic Black patients in comparison to non-Hispanic White patients. This is true for inside and outside the Diabetes Belt. Researchers suggest the discrepancy could be due to relatively low available resources in the Diabetes Belt area. In order to boost preventative care in this area, more resources need to be available soon.

“While Annual Wellness Visits are a free visit for qualified Medicare beneficiaries, additional incentives or resources to overcome systematic access to care barriers are needed to support patient attendance,” says Jennifer Lobo. “Patient education about the value of Annual Wellness Visits and preventative care could also help improve utilization of Annual Wellness Visits, hopefully reducing the rate of major amputations.”

The new FREE Annual Wellness Visits provided by Medicare will benefit millions of people with Type 2 Diabetes, but only if they take advantage of the free visit.

At Next Day Access, we encourage you to take advantage of this wellness visit. However, if you have recently had an amputation, we encourage you to visit your nearest Next Day Access. We provide many types of mobility equipment to help you get around safely and independently after an amputation. We sincerely hope you will never find yourself needing an amputation, but we are here for you if you do.

In Memphis, Tennessee, beside the Mississippi River sits a bluff that has always been difficult for people with limited mobility to navigate. The bluff has a set of stairs that leads down to Riverside Drive and Tom Lee Park. This park is a great place to see beautiful sunrises and sunsets across the river. The park most recently received an excellent upgrade with many new features.

According to the Memphis Flyer, The Carlisle Corporation is bringing ADA access from the bluff in downtown Memphis to the riverfront at Tom Lee Park. The Carlisle Corporation has made a $1.5 million investment into the first Americans-with-Disabilities – accessible walkway from a bluff to a riverfront.

The new path will be named Carlisle Cutbank Bluff to memorialize the late Gene Carlisle. The Memphis River Parks Partnership (MRPP) says this is the first time in Memphis history that commercial development has been connected to the riverfront. Tyree Daniels, board chair at MRPP, says, “The Carlisle Cutbank Bluff represents the partnership’s commitment to easy, equitable access to the new park.” He continues by saying, “This beautiful new feature makes it so much easier and more fun to move between Downtown and the riverfront. It means that visitors will find it much easier to get from upstairs on Main Street down to the river in a more equitable way, and we couldn’t be more excited about this achievement, but also making this available for our community.”

Chance Carlisle, CEO of Carlisle LLC, said, “Two things really hit home for us, the ability to provide the first of its kind ADA accessibility to the park, and for the last 40 or 50 years, with the exception of maybe a month or so in May (during the Beale Street Music Festival) Tom Lee Park was sort of an afterthought, rather than a signature riverfront. It’s hard to be a great riverfront city without an excellent front door, and what Memphis River Parks has done, along with all of the donors is really give Memphians a park that we can be proud of, for all of Memphis.”

At Next Day Access, we are always thrilled when we see communities come together to help people with limited mobility interact with their communities better. Our mission at Next Day Access is very similar. Our goal is to provide anyone with limited mobility with the products they need to live a safer and more independent lifestyle. We offer several products to assist, including wheelchair ramps, vehicle lifts, wheelchairs, scooters, grab bars, in-home elevators, and more. If we can help improve your quality of life, we urge you to contact your nearest Next Day Access. We are happy to answer any questions and even schedule an in-home consultation.

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