Now that October is here, you may have noticed that the days are already growing shorter. Fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping. While many Canadians love this time of year, it can bring unexpected challenges for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Among them is getting a good night’s rest. Sleep […]
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Last month, Sophie Morgan of Condé Nast Traveler posted an article in celebration of “14 People Making Travel More Accessible in 2024”. In it, she highlighted the “systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles” that are often encountered by individuals with mobility issues when they are travelling. We encourage you to give the article a read. As
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It’s no secret that, as we age, we contend with physical limitations. They can be as simple as having aches and pains or as complex as have a debilitating health condition. Even the supposedly-easiest tasks like getting up from a chair can be difficult for a senior. That’s what makes the power lift chair such
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If we’re lucky, we’ll all live long and happy lives where we get to age in place. The term “age in place” describes a person who lives in the residence of his/her choice, for as long as he/she is able to. In many cases, this requires a considerable amount of support from family members, caregivers
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Do you live with an elderly love one? Is a member of your household contending with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to either question, you may want to consider installing a stair lift in your home. Stair lifts are known, all throughout the world, for their ability to provide safe and smooth rides
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Most of us take the supposedly-simple acts of standing and walking for granted. We don’t live with the assumptions that we could trip and fall at any time. For both seniors and individuals with disabilities, however, imminent danger awaits if major precautions aren’t taken. Our friends over at HealthCraft Products refer to falls as an
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Not everyone with mobility issues lives with a caregiver. In fact, many Canadians who have physical limitations live on their own. Quite capable of caring for themselves, they don’t let their disabilities inhibit them from enjoying life. They do, however, have to make certain modifications to their homes to make life more comfortable. According to
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Don’t panic. This is likely a piece of advice you’ve heard numerous times over the past few weeks. The coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people worried – and for good reason. Naturally, there’s nothing more important than our health and this virus is clearly a major health risk. However, for those of us who
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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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