Here we are in a brand new year. Hopefully, you have renewed optimism about the future. We’re sure you join the LifeCare Mobility Solutions team in looking forward to a year that sees the end of the pandemic end. On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a very joyous and prosperous 2021. With […]
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Does the seemingly simple act of walking cause you any aches and pains? Do you sometimes find it difficult to find your balance? Is it difficult to walk long distances without stopping to rest? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, it might be time to consider the use of a wheeled walker
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Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? It’s unquestionable that we should all be concerned about our safety every month of the year. However, this month, special attention is brought to the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations in Canada. Don’t assume that only older adults are prone to falling. They join
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Individuals who have mobility issues have every right to do things independently. After all, a loss of independence is one of the toughest things to deal with in life. Those with mobility issues aren’t lesser people. They’re simply people who have different challenges than the rest of us. That said, it doesn’t mean they don’t
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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to offer each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that this holiday season will be your most joyous one yet. No matter how you choose to celebrate the holidays, here’s hoping that
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The official start of winter takes place in a couple of weeks. But, as any Canadian knows, there’s no need to look at the calendar in order to get winter-ready. Below zero temperatures have already been in effect for about a month now. Quite obviously, we are experiencing the time of year when bundling up
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Now that we’re a week into November, it’s probably safe to say that the holiday shopping season is here. Over the course of the next two months, shoppers from all over Canada will be filling the malls to locate gifts for their loved ones. It’s an exciting time of year. But, for many people, landing
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Any of us can fall at any time. But, it’s clear that, as we age, our susceptibility to falling increases. In our younger years, we can often regain our balance after slipping or, at the very least, break our falls with our hands. Seniors, however, often battle with limited strength and mobility. For them, slips
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Walkers and rollators make it so that individuals with mobility issues don’t just stay steady on their feet, but have the ability to walk from one spot to the next independently. Let it be known, however, that practicing walker safety is a must. Using a walker doesn’t automatically prevent falls. But they greatly help if
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Many of our elderly loved ones face uphill battles with their balance and mobility. It sounds like a pun. And, we suppose it is. But it’s an apt way to describe the difficulty associated with the supposedly simple acts of walking, climbing up and down stairs and even standing up from a seated position. Naturally,
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