A wheelchair is one of the essential mobility aids that helps people with temporary or permanent mobility restrictions stay mobile and upkeep their quality of life. However, as the wheelchair takes...
As a person grows older, it can get challenging to move around or perform certain tasks with limited mobility. Disability aids are the devices carved out to aid the people facing challenges in doing...
It can be so difficult for the elderly and disabled to get out of bed.While healthy people may take these simple pleasures of life for granted, people with disabilities may have to ask for support or...
Mobility aids are very useful devices for those who need support in walking or have some mobility impairment. The design of these aids helps people move about independently. These aids for mobility...
Walking into the bathroom for having a relaxing bath might be a usual activity for many. But this is not the case for people with mobility difficulties. Even a primary task like taking a shower can be...
If you are suffering from back pain, osteoarthritis, or pain in other body parts, body supports can help you relieve the pain. From shoulder to foot, there are various types of braces to do so.Many...
Incontinence pads are multi-layered sheets that absorb wetness. These are mainly useful in hospitals or health care centres. They are useful for bedridden or elderly to absorb wetness and make them...
Imagine perfect movability through the curbs and obstacles! It would be so convenient for a wheelchair user!Wheelchair ramps (inclined plane/slope) do just that by offering a smooth surface to tackle...
A walking frame is one of the important disability aids for those with no severe mobility restrictions but have minor balance issues and are unsteady on their feet. It provides much-needed support and...
In old age, losing one's balance or strength can make simple things like lifting heavy items, using the toilet, etc difficult. Moreover, with limited mobility, the risk of getting injured while using...
For people with a tremor, reduced strength or range of motion in the hands, using standard cutlery may become difficult. Controlling it accurately can be a challenge, making meal times awkward...
With increasing cases of falls in bathrooms, bathroom safety is becoming a serious concern for those who have to care for the elderly and individuals with limited mobility. While for us bathing is a...
There are many disabilities which lead people to require new pieces of equipment in order to maintain their quality of life. There is an increasing variety of products available. One common problem is...
Despite everyone wishing to retain their independence throughout their life, an injury, a health condition or age-related issues may at times deprive people from that. Thanks to the availability of...
A slippery floor in a bathroom can increase the risk of slip and fall injuries - especially for the elderly and people with mobility issues. Therefore, health professionals recommend using bathroom...
Derry has been working in the mobility aids industry since 2003, acquiring a wealth of knowledge along the way. Before Essential Aids, Derry's background was in engineering. In his spare time he is a devotee of yoga and rare reggae vinyl.