What causes swollen feet?
Let’s discuss one of the most common aches and complaints experienced amongst the older generation. And what makes this oft-overlooked complaint, so dangerous. WHAT IS OEDEMA? If you experience swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet not related to an injury, it is...
6 HYGIENE TIPS FOR BED BOUND SENIORS
Whether it’s caused by chronic illness, advanced age, disability, or injury, being bedridden comes with a variety of challenges – and none more so than the maintenance of personal hygiene. The importance of good hygiene cannot be underestimated. Regardless of...
Wheelchair Accessible Home: 6 Quick Fixes
Let me ask you a hypothetical question: Do you have a wheelchair accessible home? If you took a tumble tomorrow and had to spend a few weeks or months in a wheelchair, would you be able to use your front door? Could you use the bathroom? Could you still make dinner?...
How to use a walker correctly
Isn’t it strange? Nothing is ever as easy as it looks. Using a walker correctly is certainly a prime example. Regardless of what you may think as the person looking on, it’s just not as intuitive as it looks. Like many things, it takes a little time, patience –...
Wheelchair health: Why posture is key to comfort and health
Most of us, when we think of pressure injuries, immediately think of pressure cushions. And yes, pressure cushions are brilliant, but they are not the be-all and end all of the problem. In fact, the use of a pressure cushion, on a chair that is unsuitable, only...
Life in a chair: 5 keys to comfort
WHY IS POSTURE SO IMPORTANT? It gets a little annoying. Everyone banging on about posture – and the importance of posture. Posture is the concern of the mobile. Right? Wrong! Posture is possibly even more important for someone who is chair-bound or mobility restricted...
7 keys to ensure your chair is correctly setup for YOU
GOOD POSTURE SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ANY EFFORT ON YOUR PART. It is largely determined by the setup and proportions of your chair, relative to your body’s proportions. It has much to do with the chair, as it does you. More in fact! That means, how your chair is set...
Walker or Rollator? Which mobility aid do you need?
If walking has become stressful, and anxiety-inducing, if you have difficulty balancing or tire quickly, then it is time for a little assistance.But, exactly what kind of assistance do you need? With the abundance of options available, specifically between walkers and...