The holidays are right around the corner. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t wait too long! It can be challenging to know what to buy for the elders in your life. It seems like they already have everything they need. Often, a useful and more practical gift is best. Something they can use […]
The commode, or as we more commonly refer to it, the toilet, is something everyone uses on a daily basis. It is the centerpiece of most modern bathrooms and iterations of the modern toilet date back over 5000 years. Over the years it has evolved from a hole in the ground to the modern and […]
Hospital beds play a huge role in patient comfort and recovery. However, they often get overlooked in the grand scheme of medical care. They play a key role in helping you get a restful sleep and recover comfortably. Today, they come in many shapes and sizes, use innovative technology and are designed to help people […]
As we age and become less mobile, the stairs increasingly become more of a challenge. Each year they get a little bit more difficult to go up and down. If you have a medical condition, are recovering from surgery or have mobility issues, the stairs pose a threat. They can be dangerous. Rather than test […]
As we age, accessibility becomes increasingly important. Stairs, narrow doorways, getting in and out of the bathtub or bed, and moving in and out of the house becomes more and more challenging. In the past, once you developed a mobility issue or health condition you’d have to leave the home you love behind to get […]
It’s often said that a great bed is one of the best investments you can make. There is no replacement for a good night’s sleep. It’s even more important to get a restful sleep when you are recovering from an injury, illness, or have a health condition. The reality is that not all beds are […]
Getting in and out of your house is one of the most challenging for people with mobility issues. Even if you have a wheelchair, walker, or scooter to get around, you have one huge barrier at home – stairs. Even if it’s only four or five stairs, it can significantly impact your ability to go […]
Caring for a family member with limited mobility is challenging. While there are many challenging aspect of care, perhaps one of the most difficult aspects is helping them get around the house. People with limited mobility require a lot of strength and effort on behalf of caregivers to move them in and out of bed […]
Mobility issues hamper thousands of Canadians. Injuries, surgery, rehabilitation and age and have you find the need for some additional support to get around. For many, this means the use of a cane or walker. Which one you need will depend on your current health condition, lifestyle, and mobility needs. Walkers and canes are often […]
