The good old wheelchair, it can be argued, is the most popular mobility solution known to man. Various versions of wheelchairs have been in existence for centuries. Today, they continue to be recognized as safe solutions for individuals who are impaired and unable to walk without assistance. However, wheelchairs can only be so safe. It […]
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Most of us use staircases every single day. The seemingly simple act of walking up and down a flight of stairs, however, is not so simple to many. For both seniors and individuals with mobility issues, a stair climb can be a scary situation. The Canadian government reports that “seniors are more at risk for
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If you live in a house, you undoubtedly use the stairs on a daily basis. Staircases, as we all know, enable us to visit different levels of the home. However, for individuals with mobility issues, staircases present major challenges. The dangers of stairs should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for the elderly.
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A power lift chair looks like your average, everyday recliner. However, “average” and “everyday” a power lift chair is not! This awesome innovation, in fact, is a piece of medical equipment. Power lift chairs are uniquely designed to assist individuals with mobility issues to both sit down and stand up from seated positions with ease.
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If you’re an older adult or an individual with a mobility issue, a walker may be just what you need. Is a cane no longer providing the support and safety that you require? If so, opting to use a wheeled walker or rollator walker will help you to attain the stability you need. For many
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Does your elderly loved one sleep comfortably throughout the night? If not, it might be time for him/her to get a new bed. But we’re not just talking about any bed. A home hospital bed increases sleeping comfort by adjusting bed positioning with proper therapeutic mattress surfaces. Home hospital beds are perfect for individuals who
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Do you live with an elderly loved one? Does your aging parent live with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve likely already made some significant changes to your home in order to improve its safety. Some of those changes may have been as simple as removing throw rugs from any
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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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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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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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