Occupational therapy focuses on recuperation, rehabilitation, and recovery of individuals that have experienced accidents and injuries or that have just had surgery. Mobility aids can improve and hasten healing from such incidents, while also providing the sense of safety and…
Prepare your home to care for an elderly loved one before they move in to ensure their comfort and safety. Speak with professional contractors to find pragmatic ways to improve your home surroundings to accommodate your guest as well as…
Stairlifts should be considered essential equipment that are not toys. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that you follow the use instructions and suggestions provided by the manufacturer. Follow basic and proper operation tips to ensure the safety and…
Mobility aids do more than improve access they also can increase safety, too. There are distinct devices that are built for safety and that can make your home a safer place. Patient Safety Awareness Week in March strives to improve…
Are you, or someone close to you, afraid of stairs? This is a type of disorder, a phobia, that can cause crushing fear and anxiety to those afflicted. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to reduce and…
When it comes to mobility aids and equipment, when will you know the time is right? It may be a tough conversation to have with a loved one but it is necessary to support aging in place and safety. Stairlifts…
Are you or someone you love a senior? Help by supporting independence and taking strides to facilitate safety and autonomy in the senior’s home environment. From implementing mobility aids and equipment to enlisting the help of in-home care and services,…
If you look over the past years, it is quite amazing how mobility aids have improved over time. Availability and access have definitely increased, but so have affordability and overall selection, too. This means good news for consumers! Its true mobility…
Foot care is even more crucial for those with limited mobility or physical limitations. Poor foot care can lead to issues with your feet that further impair movement, cause pain, and could precipitate a fall. Do you have diabetes? Foot…
Since around 235,000 people are injured in falls sustained in their bathroom each year, it makes sense to focus on enhancing bath safety widely. January is National Bath Safety Month, which is the perfect time to assess and reevaluate how…