Toilet aid is valuable for older people who have difficulty moving or standing and sitting. It helps people with mobility restrictions that can walk only a short distance to the toilet. However, a...
According to NHS figures, there are 1.2 million people using a wheelchair in the UK. With two-thirds of these using them regularly, there is a growing requirement for accessories to enhance them...
Using the bathroom is everyone's basic need whether you are a senior, toddler, or a millennial. But it can become a real challenge if you have some medical condition or mobility limitations.Well, it...
Comfort aids are highly helpful to provide comfort to elderly or disabled persons. A pressure relief cushion is one of the important comfort aids that help prevent development of pressure sores and...
Getting on in years brings its own challenges as well along with experience and wisdom. Especially the ones who are bound to lead a sedentary lifestyle due to their nature of work are more prone to...
Many people living with chronic illness turn to a range of products which make life easier. Some conditions may lead to an individual needing to spend extended periods in bed. After an operation for...
Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are one of the most common causes of physical impairment among elderly adults. Physical restrictions make daily activities like bathing, walking, working in...
Meal times can be one of the challenges of living with certain disabilities. Loss of fine motor control in the hands and arms makes using cutlery more difficult. Keeping forks and spoons steady enough...
With almost 87 percent of older adults choosing age in place rather than places with long-term facilities, having access to required aids for leading a safe and independent life is important.If you or...
Everyone wants to stay fit and independent throughout their lives without having to depend on mobility aids. Unluckily, old-age issues, mishaps or neuromuscular diseases, etc. leave people suffering...
Eating is a necessity, and cooking, an art. However, not everyone enjoys that. This blend of work and creativity can cause discomfort for a few, mostly the elderly and disabled.It could be difficult...
Mobility aids can be beneficial for people who are unable to walk and move all by themselves. Several mobility aids like a wheelchair, a walking stick, crutches, toilet aids, etc. don't only provide...
Modern technology is making it more viable for people to retain their independence well into old age. With the huge cost of living in sheltered housing, there is a drive to enable pensioners to remain...
A mobility aid is a device that improves the ability of people to move around freely and independently. They allow a person with mobility limitations to walk without causing much fatigue or pain...
Adapting one’s bathroom for use in later life requires planning and an awareness of the options. Losing flexibility, strength or balance can all lead to issues. High quality equipment is now available...
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.