It is estimated that each year, around one-third of seniors over the age of 65 slip and fall- and 80% of those falls are in the bathroom! Bathrooms are home to slick and slippery surfaces which can present hazards, especially…
Has it been a while since you could easily use your stairway? Why not consider the many advantages of a stairlift? Stairlifts bring function back to stairs and steps for those that have physical limitations or mobility issues. They bring…
Enjoy life to the fullest! Consider tips and techniques to make the most of and improve your quality of life. From preserving vision to reducing the risk of falls and staying active to spending time with a dog, there are…
If you live with a physical challenge or limitation, mobility aids may make life easier. First, they increase accessibility which, in turn, enhances autonomy. This independence can enable many to age in place and add quality to their everyday lives.…
Want to stay healthier? There are some common and pragmatic habits that can help you stay healthier across the lifespan. From washing your hands to reducing the risks of a fall in the home, preventing illness and injury could be…
Adjusting to a new stairlift doesn’t take long in fact, you may be surprised by how quickly you acclimate to the ease and convenience that these mobility aids provide. There are a few useful tips as well as troubleshooting tweaks…
You need to be careful when attempting to define disabilities, assumptions can be careless and often unjust. Many disabilities are invisible, hidden, and not physically evident which is what International Day of Persons with Disabilities strives to convey and commemorate.…
It is true that diabetes does impact and affect mobility. Remember that diabetes impacts circulation, vision, balance, and the nervous system, so some activities may be quite painful. There are some ways to help those with diabetes and compromised mobility…
There are many things to be thankful for when you own a stairlift, especially if you live with mobility limitations or challenges. Some reasons to give thanks for a lift include accessibility, convenience, autonomy, safety, and peace of mind. …
Seniors with epilepsy should know how it impacts mobility, as well as the physical consequences of seizures. Epilepsy changes quality of life, and for many, may cause a loss of autonomy and independence. Mobility aids are one way to reduce…