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The article discusses the home medical equipment (HME) industry that can provide home accessibility products to baby boomers. Topics discussed view of Jerry Keiderling, president of Accessible Home Improvement of America (AHIA), on accessibility equipment, developing strategy to grown in this market, and provide training to the staff such as via AHIA's Certified Environmental Access Consultant (CEAC) course.

In the article, the author discusses the aware, learn, early, react, and train (ALERT) strategy that should be adopted by home medical equipment (HME) stores in the U.S. to effectively promote their assistive products for preventing falls and slips among older adults.

The article presents an overview of the research conducted by the U.S. national agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the stages of accessibility to trips and falls, provides tips for prevention from falls and includes statistical information on the injuries caused by the same.

The article focuses on the aspects of planning for the implementation of home modification business. Topics discussed include the several aspects to be considered in running the plan which includes knowing the market through understanding customers, offering comprehensive options to customers considering the cost of home modification services, and creating strategic plan which will check back the customer.

The article offers suggestions for home accessibility providers on how to effectively access the aging-in-place demographic. It advises providers to understand their target customers, to market the business and develop relationships with customers, and to use the correct marketing and advertising mediums including social media, cable television (TV) and local radio. Also noted is the importance of staying connected with key professionals in the community in terms of saving costs.

The article discusses how kitchen can be made accessible in a home for an old person. Topics included are malnutrition due to growing age and disability, counter top strategy, and storage space in the kitchen for food and utensil storage. Also included are comments by full service access equipment Gamburd's member Israel Gambur,

The article offers information on the issue of accessibility in older people, including increasing chances of fall injury, visiting independent living communities to look for opportunities, and the availability of physical fitness centers near home.

The article offers information on the benefits of cause marketing to home medical equipment (HME) providers. Among the benefits of cause marketing to HME providers are employee recruitment and retention, customer bonding, and stakeholder trust. Details from a 2014 Nielsen Global Research study regarding products that show commitment to positive environmental and social impacts are also provided.

The article discusses home safety and how to provide best solutions to hazard areas of home, in context of home care for seniors. It mentions that a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which showed that need for home accessibility. It suggests installing electrical outlets at mid-room level, doing basic maintenance of floors to avoid senior falls, and highlights importance of discussing home accessibility needs with families.

The article reviews products from EZ-Access, a company in the U.S. offering equipment for people with mobility problems, which include the Haulway Scooter & Power Chair Lift, Concierge Power Door Opener, and Suitcase Singlefold Graphite Fiber Ramp.

The article reviews the Gatewary Solid Surface Portable Ramp ideal for home entrances with 1-2 step made of heavy-duty extruded tread and aluminum ramp that can be moved and stored easily from EZ-Access.