BC RAHA Step by Step: How to Apply for the Accessible Home Adaptations Rebate
The order that protects your rebate: assessment, application, written approval, then the work. Nine steps, plus the timing and cash flow to plan for.
Who Installs Grab Bars for Seniors? What We Heard at a Coquitlam Community Event
Seniors at a Coquitlam event kept telling us the same thing: they knew they needed grab bars, but not who to call. Here's where to start.
Is a Shower Slide Bar a Grab Bar? Why the Difference Matters
It looks like a bar you can hold, so in a slip people grab it. Most slide bars aren't built for that. Here's the safer setup.
Where Should Grab Bars Go? A Room-by-Room Guide for Seniors
The shower, the tub entry and the toilet are where most bathroom falls start. Here is where each bar should go, and at what height.
Walk-In Showers for Seniors: What BC Families Should Know Before Converting a Tub
Three ways to get rid of the tub step, who each one suits, and what to check before you book, including strata approval in BC condos.