Welcome to summer! The wonderful hot and sunny season officially began this past Sunday. We imagine that, like most Canadians, you’re pretty excited. However, it’s wise to not get so excited that you don’t play it safe. In addition to the old “wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water each day” advice, we want to […]
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The wheelchair is a mobility solution that dates back to the 1600s. Today, wheelchairs come in a wide variety of models. Both the manual and electric types are hugely popular mechanisms used to help those with mobility issues to get around. If you’re a wheelchair user, you’re undoubtedly aware of how important it is to
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Well, it certainly looks like we won’t need to wait until the 21st of December to utter the words “winter is here”. With the recent snowfall, here in Toronto, it is evident that the cold and snowy season has come early. For many, the early snow is a welcome sign of a joyous season. For
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As most Canadians eagerly await the official start of summer on June 20th, most of our elderly population braces for what is sometimes their toughest season. The summertime, of course, is known for its hot temperatures. This is why it’s so important for seniors to follow certain steps in order to stay safe in the
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We all know how important wheelchairs are for people with limited mobility. They keep such individuals safe from slipping and falling. However, wheelchairs must be used correctly in order to provide maximum safety. One mustn’t assume that just because he/she is sitting in a wheelchair that no mishap can take place. Don’t take wheelchairs for
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Of all the mobility solutions that exist, wheelchairs are arguably, the most popular. Most of us are well aware of what wheelchairs are. So, they don’t require much explanation. Or do they? Not all wheelchairs are created equal. And that’s because not everyone’s mobility issues are the same. Add that to the fact that we
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We’re officially less than a month away from Christmas! Many Canadians are currently in the midst of preparing for the special end-of-year holiday season by rushing through malls to pick up gifts and planning big dinners to fill the bellies of family members and friends. Many of those families include elderly individuals. And, now more
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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 falling. While seated in the wheelchair, this is most likely
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Manual wheelchairs. Electric wheelchairs. Both make excellent mobility solutions – but which of the two is the better option? At LifeCare Mobility Solutions, we strongly believe that the definition of “better” is always determined by the wheelchair user. And, of course, every wheelchair user is different. Some may assume that the choice is obvious. “Electric
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Wheelchairs are among the most commonly-known and commonly-used mobility devices in the world. They are staples within hospitals for helping patients to get around. No matter the age of the patient or his/her medical concern, a wheelchair is generally readily available to make traversing around the hospital very easy. Of course, wheelchairs aren’t made
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