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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Looking After Your Loves Ones With Home Care
If you have a family member who is elderly and struggles with an illness or just getting around, you might want to look into home care for them. This will allow them to stay in their own home and have someone just come around to help them with various things such as shopping, making food, […]