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We all have a role to play in ensuring the comfort of our loved ones and friends whether they are recovering from a serious injury, have mobility challenges, or a health issue. We can all do something to improve the process of their recovery whether it is by offering extra support or minor adjustments. This… Continue reading SOME PRODUCTS YOU CAN RENT TO MAKE A LOVED ONE FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE

All over the world, people need a wheelchair to get around. People struggling with mobility issues need to make use of a wheeled mobility device for extra support. Wheelchair users can be divided into two groups – those that need it temporarily while they recover from an injury or illness and those that need it… Continue reading AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROS AND CONS OF POWER WHEELCHAIRS AND MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS

People that have issues with mobility find it very difficult to transition from place to place. These people struggle to change and alternate positions. They require a lot of energy to stand, sit, and get up from a chair. This difficulty is increased by a lack of strength and balance which also makes it more… Continue reading WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF A LIFT CHAIR

People use walkers for different reasons. They use it to bear weight and support themselves. A walker may also be used by someone finding it hard to get around or one that gets tired easily. Whatever your situation is, there is a walker that meets your needs. Walkers are available in different sizes, shapes, styles,… Continue reading SOME WAYS A WALKER BENEFITS A PERSON’S MOBILITY

Many people suffer from mobility issue. These issues may be caused by sickness, accidents, age, and surgeries. Often times, these patients need extra support to be able to move around. It is not uncommon to see people make use of a cane or walker. Walkers and canes are used at different stages for ease of… Continue reading A COMPARISON OF CANES AND WALKERS

Choosing the best hospital bed based on size and weight  The size of a hospital bed as well as the magnitude of weight it can carry has a huge impact on the comfort and safety a user derives from it. This consideration is even more important if the patient spends a long time in bed.… Continue reading WHAT HOSPITAL BED SIZE DO I NEED?

Whenever you are in your house, you should feel a certain level of comfort. You shouldn’t find it hard to live. Sadly, people find it difficult to live the way they want to even in their own house. This is peculiar to people on a wheelchair. Accessibility is very important for people using a wheelchair… Continue reading HOW TO MAKE A HOME WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

 It is not possible to be healthy without some form of activity. Keeping active may be a bit challenging as other things in your life may get in the way. These things include family, diet, and health. Thankfully, there are ways to overcome these challenges and that will be our focus in this article. We… Continue reading HOW TO KEEP ACTIVE WHILE LIVING IN A RETIREMENT HOME

Choosing the right hospital mattress isn’t an easy task because it is used by people who have special needs. The fact that there are various brands and types of hospital mattresses makes it more daunting. Some important considerations when choosing a hospital mattress There are three important factors to consider when choosing a hospital mattress.… Continue reading HOW DO I CHOOSE THE BEST HOSPITAL MATTRESS?