If you have diabetes, you know the many areas of health and wellbeing that can be impacted. Reduced mobility is, unfortunately, another complication arising from diabetes. So, how is mobility decreased? Many side-effects of this chronic condition can contribute to…
Never underestimate the impact of your lifestyle and habits on holistic health and wellbeing. In fact, you can stay healthier across the lifespan when you adopt a few worthwhile habits and implement them every day. Experts report that it takes…
If you live with a physical disability or mobility challenge, using the bathroom can be a daunting and potentially hazardous situation. It comes as no surprise that most accidental falls and subsequent injuries occur in the bathroom of the home.…
The many advantages that stairlifts offer can improve quality of life. but how? By increasing accessibility, a stairlift can also provide confidence, autonomy, convenience, and comfort, too. These perks contribute to everyday life, making it better for the individual. Other…
Do you have a stairlift? During the holidays, use care to keep decorations and trims away from certain parts of your lift. There are some basic and fundamental practices recommended for the safest operation of your stairlift; keep these in…
The holidays can be stressful enough, don’t run the risk of an injury from a fall. Mobility aids like canes and ramps can help to reduce the risks of a fall, which can lower your chances of sustaining an injury.…
With the holidays fast approaching, you may wonder whether you should gift a stairlift, or other mobility aid. The truth is, the benefits of a stairlift- and other devices, too- include things like convenience, comfort, and independence, so why wouldn’t…
Not all disabilities manifest in physical symptoms that are easy to spot. In fact, millions struggle with hidden disabilities, ranging from chronic illnesses to mental health issues. The signs and symptoms of these disabilities may not be visible to everyone,…
Around 16 million people live with COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, in this country. This condition makes it hard to breathe, often due to prolonged exposure to air pollution, smoke, fumes, chemicals, or even dust. This disease is not…
Individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at an increased risk of a fall due to many factors related to this chronic and progressive condition. Falls can be debilitating, sometimes fatal, so it is prudent to take a look…