Connecticut: Resources for Rehabilitation

Representative Gabrielle Giffords

It's a great day for Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Thirteen days ago, Gifford had been shot in the face: an obviously life threatening situation. Having world class medical care helped with what many are calling a nearly-miraculous recovery. Doctors have cautioned that there's still a long way to recovery ahead of Giffords. As many people who have been in an accident or otherwise suffered from similar injuries can attest, the hard work of healing continues after you leave the … [Read more...]

Rhode Island: Ramps For Short Term Use

One really bad day on the slopes left Bonnie R. with a shattered pelvis, and two broken legs. "I'm lucky it wasn't worse," the Rhode Island resident said. "And I try to keep that in mind. But it was definitely one of the worst experiences of my life." Bonnie was facing a long and difficult recovery. "But life kept on happening. I had to go to work. I have three kids, and they're all in sports. Staying home wasn't an option." Bonnie, and other people facing the challenge of … [Read more...]

Successful Senior Living Means Planning For Independence

The Baby Boomers are getting ready to retire.  This year, we see the first of the infamous Baby Boom generation turn 65.  The years to come will be full of dramatic changes, as people retire. What will that retirement be like?  Setting aside the financial industry commercials that have older folk talking about starting a vineyard or spending the next twenty years building birdhouses, most people have simple plans for their golden years. They want to do work they enjoy, spend time with … [Read more...]

Jeff Borkowski joins Lift & Care Systems and SUREHANDS

Jeff Borkowski

DATELINE: LAKEVILLE, MA AND SOUTHINGTON, CT – Jeff Borkowski of Southington, CT has joined Lakeville, MA-based Lift & Care Systems and SUREHANDS Lift Systems. Borkowski will manage the CT and Western MA regions for the company. Lift & Care Systems takes a compassionate approach to finding the right solutions for their clients, in many cases restoring dignity, freedom and independence. Lift & Care Systems offers patented SUREHANDS lift systems which are so remarkable that … [Read more...]

Lift & Care Systems of Lakeville, MA announces Senior Home Retrofit Division to aid seniors in their quest to age in place

The good news is that we are living longer. Americans 65 and older now total about 34 million. This number is expected to double in the next 20 years to 70 million by the year 2030 as the baby-boom generation enters retirement. The bad news is that many of us will face physical limitations as we age. Dave Austin, Founder and President of Lift & Care Systems in Lakeville, MA has established a Senior Home Retrofit Division to develop customized solutions for seniors who wish to remain … [Read more...]

Schwartz CeSchwartz Center for Children on track with new ceiling track system in Physical Therapy Room

DATELINE: NOVEMBER, 2006; DARTMOUTH AND LAKEVILLE, MA…The Schwartz Center for Children continues to treat the unique and specific needs of children with disabilities by adding a sophisticated ceiling track system to transport students throughout the Center’s physical therapy room located within the organization’s expansive, new four acre campus and 21,000 square foot building on Posa Place in North Dartmouth. The Center has enjoyed its new facilities since September of this year. The … [Read more...]

Providing mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities

Lift & Care Systems of Lakeville, MA launches a Stair Lift Division, dedicated to enabling persons with restricted mobility the freedom to use their entire home. DATELINE: NOVEMBER, 2006; LAKEVILLE, MA… Lift & Care Systems of Lakeville, MA, established in 1993 to serve the needs of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut residents by providing customized solutions that enhance a user’s mobility, has launched a Stair Lift Division, to serve the diverse needs of persons who … [Read more...]

Expanding horizons for the disabled and seniors.

Lift & Care Systems enhances ability to demonstrate systems with move to new showroom in Lakeville, MA. Imagine not being able to easily move unimpeded from room to room, needing assistance to perform the simplest task, finding obstacles at every turn… Now imagine gliding along in a customized seat suspended from a ceiling track, being effortlessly transported from room to room, or a simple motorized stairlifts, or easy to install modular ramps. These are among the wonders that await … [Read more...]