As we age, we inevitably experience diminished strength and balance. As a result, it’s important to take measures to protect ourselves from slipping and falling in our elder years. However, while we’re still young enough and able-bodied, it is…
For the elderly loved ones in our lives who use wheelchairs as mobility solutions, special attention to safety is needed. It can be easy to take for granted that because a senior is in a wheelchair he/she runs little to no risk of slipping and…
We’re only two weeks into spring, but we’re willing to bet that the majority of Canadians have already thought about how to enjoy the impending warmer weather. We say “impending”, because, here in our hometown of Toronto, the temperatures…
Is “cooped up in the house” an adequate way to describe the average day of the elderly loved one in your home? If so, you’re not alone. With spring having just started, the majority of seniors in Canada have been spending quite a lot of time…
At LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we get quite a lot of questions about stair lifts. And, as you may have guessed, we’re only too happy to answer them! In our experience, stair lifts provide both seniors and individuals with mobility issues the safest…
According to the Government of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. On their website, they also point out that 20 to 30 percent of seniors experience one or more falls each year. As well, Canada.ca reports that falls cause…
It’s imperative that we put efforts into caring for our elderly. Especially when they have endured injuries or illnesses that have diminished their strength and balance, our elderly loved ones need our help. Sometimes, you can simply chalk it up to…
At LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we proudly offer a selection of high-quality stair lifts of both the straight and curved variety. We know that since every stair lift user has individual needs and every staircase as its own unique design, there…
The bathroom is a needed room in the home. Talk about an understatement, right? Each and every day, the bathroom is required by all of us. There’s no need to get into the details of what goes on in the bathroom. However, it is important to stress the…
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! While today is a day when many romantic couples express their love for each other by offering gifts and going out on dates, it’s important that we all remember that there should be plenty of love to go around….
