Archive for December, 2009

Stairlifts - When Getting Around The House Becomes Difficult

Mobility aids can give the elderly and disabled a new lease of life; letting them stay independent in their own home for longer. When we get a bit older, all of us should consider how the use of mobility aids could make our lives easier. Recently elderly people have been targeted by companies using often […]



Chairlifts, Stairlifts, Hand Rails, Mobility Scooters - Disability in the Workplace

The Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 was designed to ensure that those with disabilities are able to keep their jobs without hindrance, with help from their employers. The key part of the act is that employing a disabled person can be made possible by reasonable adjustments by employers, enabling access to the job through advertising, […]



Chairlift, Stairlifts, Handrails - Getting Older In The Home

Staircases are important links between parts of a home. Buildings with several floors are much more efficient uses of space, but can pose problems for elderly and disabled people. The staircase is where serious accidents are most likely to occur, usually as a result of physical conditions like poor eyesight or arthritis. For many, stairlifts […]



Walking Sticks, Stairlifts & Mobility Scooters - Can They Be Dangerous?

It is well-know that walking sticks and other types of mobility aids greatly improve the quality of life of elderly and disabled people. However, new research has revealed that mobility aids could be putting vulnerable people at risk. If mobility aids are inappropriately suited for people, or if they do not know how to use […]



Prepaid Cards for Mums - Young, Old and Expecting

Prepaid cards or Prepaid Credit cards are quickly establishing themselves as one of the safest forms of payment in the current market.
A prepaid card is essentially similar to a debit or credit card with the main difference being that you need to load money on the card before you can spend that money and […]