Blog Articles, Mobility Aids
How to Use a Cane Correctly Canes are valuable assistive devices that can, IF used correctly, help you walk safely, improve your balance, give support, and reduce your risk of falling. But, believe it or not, using a cane correctly is not as instinctive, or as simple...
Blog Articles, Wheelchair care, Wheelchairs
So you think stretching is the domain of the young and flexible? Think again. In a chair or out, young or old, we all need flexibility to maintain the range of motion we enjoy. Just because you are older, or less agile, or mobility restricted, doesn’t change your...
Blog Articles, Bathroom Aids
Did you know that people use the toilet 7 times a day on average? And that this figure, increases as we age! Did you know that up to 80% of all falls occur in the bathroom? Conclusion: Bathroom safety is absolutely critical. Especially for Seniors. Bathrooms are...
Blog Articles, Mobility Aids
Most people won’t encounter the problem of bedsores or pressure sores. However, wheelchair users, people who are bedridden, or those with physical or mobility impediments, do! Primarily because they spend extended periods of time in the same position. This constant...
Blog Articles, Homecare, Safety
Taking care of a spouse or family member at home is never easy. It can be both emotionally and physically demanding. As a home caregiver, one of the trickiest tasks you will face during the course of the day is the transfer. The average wheelchair user spends about 10...
