A slippery and wet bathroom floor can increase the chances of fall and slip injuries - especially more when you have temporary injuries, dizziness spells, chronic health conditions like...
Wheelchair ramps are a cost-effective solution to enhance mobility. They enable older adults and people with mobility impairment to move freely and safely. By installing a ramp, wheelchair users can...
Elder people and those with disability issues can use disability equipment for mobility. These equipment promote independence, safety, social inclusion, and a better quality of life.Just like other...
79-year-old Helena has lived for 20 years with increasingly severe arthritis. It causes her constant her pain and stiffness all over her body. It is a challenge for her to move around at home but she...
Bathing can be very therapeutic. It can relax your body and calms your mind. But for those who are suffering from limited mobility, a simple activity like taking a bath can be difficult. However, much...
Being aware of the range of bathroom disability aids is important for people looking to retain an independent life in old age. Keeping oneself clean and being able to wash alone is something we all...
At times, people's mobility and body balance may start reducing with ageing and they may face difficulty walking around without support or a caretaker's assistance. They may even feel wobbly or shaky...
Using a scooter gives people with mobility limitations a new lease of life and freedom. They provide a new source of transport which is both efficient and independence.Mobility scooters are a...
Unassisted bathing and showering can become difficult in old age. Fortunately a range of aids is available which make it easier and safer. Simply getting in and out of the bath are tasks which can go...
Anything from a minor illness to severe accident may render a person bed-bound. An overbed table is one of the few disability aids that might make performing daily routine activities easier for...
Jean is 83 and lives alone at home in Stockport. She has arthritis affecting many of the joints in her body, making her life increasingly difficult. She finds that using certain aids to daily living...
As a person gets older, aging-related maladies may affect their quality of life. They may need support to move around or stand. An injury or accident may also render a person temporarily disabled...
Mobility aids like a wheelchair, canes, crutches, grab rails, stairlifts, etc. help make the everyday life of people dealing with mobility impairment comfortable by improving their mobility. These...
Using special equipment can make a significant difference to a person’s quality of life in old age. As one’s flexibility and strength decreases, routine tasks become more difficult. Using the bathroom...
We do not understand the meaning of the right bathroom equipment unless an unsuitable aid or expensive mistakes put us at some kind of risk. We usually think bathroom accessories such as bath boards...
Author Bio
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.