If you find yourself needing crutches following injury or an operation, make sure you adjust them to size. Ensuring these mobility aids are not too long or short is important in order they are safe to...
Choosing the correct ramp for a flight of stairs is important for a number of key reasons. Safety, ease-of-use and size, all play a part. Using the wrong ramp can put users’ health at risk, so it is...
Incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine or bowel motion. While some people think that incontinence is a sensitive issue; however, it is a widespread problem. It is necessary to control this...
Mobility limitation is a common functional incapacity faced by many people. For them, being able to enter or exit buildings or get in and out of vehicles is a matter of everyday efficiency and...
Issues arising from staying in bed for long periods can be significant. For those recovering from surgery, or living with certain disabilities or illness, one may be at risk of pressure injuries...
After losing one’s mobility due to illness or disability, routine tasks previously taken for granted become difficult. If you are bedbound and unable to get to the bathroom, items like commodes and...
Technology and gadgets have made life inclusive and interactive for wheelchair users. The modern tools and mobility aids like crutches, over bed tables, and laws like ADA compliance ensure that...
One of the factors which takes its toll on many people in old age is the difficulty associated with getting out of the house. A person might lose their mobility for a host of reasons, whether it be...
Sudden pain, tickling or numbness in fingers is a common condition that generally affects people in jobs like packaging or data entry. The repetitive movement of fingers can irritate nerves leading to...
Being mobile and able to do daily routine activities freely is something most people take for granted. However, various reasons like accidents, medical conditions or injuries may affect an...
For many people, walking substantial distances outside of the home can become difficult in later life. Using mobility equipment like walking sticks, crutches, walking frames and rollators can be the...
Many medical conditions lead to people having to spend long periods in bed. While this may be necessary for recovery, it presents practical problems requiring solutions.Equipment to ConsiderIf going...
Bathrooms are not the only place in your house which is unsafe for elderly people and people with limited mobility. Falling while getting in and out of the bed is a common occurrence. Bedroom safety...
A shower is an essential part of the day to refresh and relax. But sometimes relaxation could be a tragedy for senior adults as they are prone to frequent falls. The reason for a fall could be either...
As individual ages, various diseases may set in. Arthritis is one of the most common medical conditions that older people suffer from. Several times, doctors may recommend taking a bubble bath to...
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.