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“Oh, The Good Life…”
Written by Paul C Bastante, CAPS, for The Agewise Institute & Sponsored by 101 Mobility North Jersey What Tony Bennett Understood About Aging Better Than Most People Realize “Mmm, the good life, let's you hide all the sadness you feel inside...…” There’s something haunting about that song. A preview of The AGEWISE Podcast Episode 2 with Linda Fau from Visiting Angels in Wayne, N.J. On the surface, Tony Bennett made “The Good Life” sound smooth, classy, elegant — the soundtrac
Paul Bastante
May 183 min read


Ramp Slope vs. Length: The One Detail That Can Make or Break Safe Access
ramp slope ratio, ADA ramp slope, wheelchair ramp length, ramp safety guidelines, accessible home ramp design
Paul Bastante
Apr 273 min read
Why Aluminum Ramps Usually Don’t Require a Permit — And Can Be Installed Very Quickly
Wheelchair ramps aren’t always permanent—and they don’t always need to be purchased. In many cases, ramps can be rented, installed quickly, and removed when no longer needed.
Paul Bastante
Apr 192 min read


ADA Compliance for Ramps and Stairlifts: What PT's, OT's, Social Workers & Case Managers Need to Know!
Written by Paul C. Bastante , CAPS – Certified Aging in Place Specialist for “ The Agewise Institute ” and brought to you by 101 Mobility North Jersey . If you work in a rehab setting, you already know the pressure. Discharge dates don’t move. Families are overwhelmed. The home setup becomes your problem whether you like it or not. And somewhere in that process, someone says, “We’ll just get a ramp in there,” or “We’ll throw in a stairlift.” That’s usually the moment things
Paul Bastante
Apr 124 min read


Can You Really Save 15% With a Used Ramp—And Is It Just as Good?
Can you really save 15% with a used wheelchair ramp—and is it just as safe as new? Here’s what families and clinicians need to know about cost, durability, and smart aging in place decisions.
Paul Bastante
Apr 53 min read


Ageism and Home Safety: The Hidden Barrier to Aging in Place
Ageism quietly undermines home safety and aging in place. Learn how PTs, OTs, and social workers can fight bias to improve independence and outcomes
Paul Bastante
Nov 6, 20254 min read
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