Written by Paul C. Bastante, CAPS , for The AGEWISE Institute. Proudly sponsored by 101 Mobility North Jersey , OPM Remodeling & My Jersey Handyman Super Agers: What They’re Doing Differently—and What we Can Learn from Them! Aging in place. Certified Aging in Place  principles. Home safety. Rehabilitation. These are the daily vocabulary words for clinicians and families navigating later life. But in recent years, another term has entered the conversation—one that sparks c

Written by Paul Bastante, CAPS, BDM for 101 Mobility North Jersey and brought to you by My Jersey Handyman The Demise of the “Rogue Rounder”: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare BDMs Hospital hallways are no longer a safe space for the healthcare Business Development Manager. Healthcare business development , hospital vendor relations , referral partnerships , clinical outreach, rehab liaison work, and post-acute network engagement all have one thing in common: they depend on t

Understanding Rent-to-Own the Right Way: Why Transparency Matters in Home Accessibility When families explore renting or purchasing a stairlift or ramp , one of the biggest sources of confusion lies in rent-to-own agreements. It sounds like a great idea on paper — try it now, apply what you’ve paid toward ownership later. But not all rent-to-own programs are created equal, and understanding what you’re actually getting can make all the difference between a fair investment and

Teaching Balance: How to Help Patients Understand Their Own Fall Risk By Paul Bastante, 101 Mobility North Jersey For PTs, OTs, and Social Workers: Turning Risk Awareness Into Empowerment One of the hardest conversations rehab professionals face is the “ fall risk ” talk. You know the data — one in four adults over 65 falls each year — but how you deliver that message often determines whether your patient listens… or shuts down. When patients hear “You’re a fall risk,” it can

Motivation In Motion: How Rehab Professionals Can Inspire Confidence in the Journey Home As physical therapists , occupational therapists , and social work professionals , you do more than restore mobility — you restore hope. Every patient you discharge represents more than a medical success; they represent the start of a new chapter in independence. Yet one of the greatest challenges you face happens in that transition between the hospital and home — the moment your patient

For many families, talking to an aging parent or loved one about installing a stairlift can feel uncomfortable — even emotional. It’s not just about stairs; it’s about independence, pride, and change.

Temporary wheelchair ramps , Straight Stairlifts , home accessibility solutions, rehab discharge planning, and patient mobility safety are becoming central topics for every physical therapist, occupational therapist, and hospital social worker involved in the transition from rehab to home . In North Jersey , one of the most common barriers to a safe and timely discharge isn’t clinical — it’s architectural. When a patient can’t safely enter or exit their home due to stairs or

Discharge Day Doesn’t Always Mean Safe at Home Leaving the rehabilitation unit is a major milestone for many patients, but the home that...