Supporting a loved one’s independence begins with choosing the right mobility aid. It should be one that enhances safety, comfort and confidence while fitting his or her lifestyle and physical abilities. With so many options available today, from walkers and rollators to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, it can be overwhelming for families and caregivers to […]
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This forthcoming Sunday, March 9 will mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Here’s a friendly reminder to turn your clocks ahead at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning (Saturday night). For most of us, the whole “spring forward” routine may seem like a minor inconvenience. However, for older adults, the shift can have a more
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Most of us take walking for granted. We’re simply used to being able to move our legs independently to get from one place to the next. It’s an expected part of our daily lives. However, it’s important we make no mistake about the fact that walking is a privilege. As we get older, it’s one
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Welcome to the first LifeCare Mobility Solutions blog post for 2024! On behalf of our entire team, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you the very best for the coming year. Here’s hoping that 2024 is your most joyous year yet. Now, it should come as no surprise to you
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The fall season is practically here! This Saturday, it becomes official. The summer season will give way to autumn and picturesque landscapes complete with fallen leaves and porch-sitting pumpkins will become the norm. While autumn certainly has its charms, it also comes with unique challenges. This is especially true when it comes to maintaining safety
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You are what you eat. It’s an age-old idiom that become somewhat of a cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. Good nutrition always has and always will play a vital role in preserving our physical abilities. This is especially important information for seniors who wish to stave off mobility issues that hinder
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The LifeCare Mobility Solutions team is well aware that we have approximately six weeks to go until the summer officially arrives. However, you can’t blame us for getting a little bit excited. For many Canadians, the summertime is the best season of the year. Warm and sunny days make for many fun occasions. This is
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A mobility scooter is a cost-effective alternative to an electric wheelchair. Its primary function is to help people who require assistance traveling longer distances. Scooters can have three or four wheels, a place for the driver to rest his/her feet and a steering column to control the turning and direction of the scooter. Would a
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Here, in the province of Ontario, we’re enduring yet another stay-at-home order. As a result, most of us are pretty bummed out. With the weather improving, most Ontarians are likely thinking about ways they can get out and enjoy the warmth and sunshine. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has made travelling a practical thing of the
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Summer officially starts on June 20th! How can the seniors in your life enjoy this summer? Needless to say, keeping them protected from the spread of COVID-19 remains a top priority. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the warmth and sunshine that summer brings. They just have to take extra precautions to do so
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