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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If your elderly loved one requires the use of a wheelchair, scooter or walker, a trip up and down the stairs can be a dangerous venture. To maximize the safety of your older adult, it may be best to get a porch lift installed at the front of your home. Is your family worried about
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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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The frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall just don’t seem to want to go away. Today, in Toronto, the snow is coming down fast and hard. These weather conditions make it difficult for everyone to walk in and out of their homes safely. Many GTA-based homeowners will be spending portions of their day shovelling and salting
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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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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we would like to offer each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that this holiday season will be your most joyous one yet. No matter how you choose to celebrate the holidays, here’s hoping that
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The official start of winter takes place in a couple of weeks. But, as any Canadian knows, there’s no need to look at the calendar in order to get winter-ready. Below zero temperatures have already been in effect for about a month now. Quite obviously, we are experiencing the time of year when bundling up
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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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Now that we’re a week into November, it’s probably safe to say that the holiday shopping season is here. Over the course of the next two months, shoppers from all over Canada will be filling the malls to locate gifts for their loved ones. It’s an exciting time of year. But, for many people, landing
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