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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On the LifeCare Mobility Blog, we often discuss the importance of protecting the elderly from slipping and falling. As we’ve pointed out on numerous occasions, slips and falls are the top culprits for hospitalizations of Canadian seniors. Helping your elderly loved ones to maintain their balance requires a lot of steps. No pun intended. This
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In just two weeks, we’ll all be able to officially welcome the season of summer! For most Canadians, this is a very exciting time of year. The idea that chilly temperatures last far too long in our country is shared by many. When the summertime arrives, it usually means that more outdoor plans are made.
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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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Caregivers are incredibly special people. It’s hard to imagine any individual who is more selfless than a person who devotes his/her time to helping those who are in need of both emotional and physical assistance. Especially when those people in need are elderly, caregivers are particularly exceptional. Naturally, providing care for an older person requires
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It should probably go without saying that wheelchairs were designed to help individuals with mobility issues traverse around their homes and the places they visit with little to no risk of falling down. A wheelchair, for all intents and purposes, is the ultimate solution to the more-dangerous-than-you-may-assume predicament of a slip or fall. However, while
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