Most houses with two or more houses today are designed to have the bedrooms on one of the top floors, as the ground floor is usually supposed to be the space for the kitchen, living room, and other rooms that have different functions in the house. If you have an elderly person …
As people age, they require more and more assistance in carrying out simple daily tasks that they used to perform independently and with ease. Said elderly, or those people with specific disabilities that limit their mobility, often make use of certain tools to help themselves while shifting from the bed to a …
As society ages and people tend to live longer, people use wheelchair for different reasons. This popular mobility device, commonly used by the elderly and the disabled, is meant to provide independence, comfort, and capability to move place to place. Using a wheelchair is easy most of the time, but sometimes a …
A huge number of people are limited regarding various activities of day to day life. Elderly people make up a significant demographic of this category of people, and have to rely on multiple products designed to improve their accessibility and aid them in multiple tasks that they might have difficulty performing otherwise. …
A couch cane is a handle or a sidebar that aids people in getting up from a couch, chair or any seated position. It can be extremely useful for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s as with the progression of the disease, assistance is needed in even the simplest of movements. As the …
Introduction Wheelchair accessories add functionality and although they might seem small, these accessories can make life more comfortable for the users. We have already covered both manual and motorized wheelchairs in detail so you might want to have a look at these posts if you need more information. This post includes some …
Anyone suffering from tremors or Parkinson’s should use weighted cutlery for eating their meals because it can help individuals with hand tremors, Parkinson’s, and limited mobility eat with ease. As the name suggests, weighted cutlery weighs more than the cutlery we use at home. The extra weight can help people with tremors …
There are different types of medical conditions due to which seniors are unable to walk, so they need to use wheelchairs. Safety for such people, even when they are moving around in a wheelchair, is a big concern. But with the help of a high-quality wheelchair seatbelt,the seniors can have maximum security. …
Introduction We have already covered types of manual wheel chairs and things to consider when buying a wheelchair in general in separate posts. This post covers some of the best foldable manual wheelchairs and some important things to consider when buying one. One of the most important factors to consider when buying …
Introduction Electric wheelchairs make it easier for users to move around their home and perform essential tasks. However, buying one can be a daunting task compared to buying a manual wheelchair. That’s mainly because power wheelchairs are a lot more expensive and involve complex electronics and parts. We have already covered types …
Introduction Travel scooters are a great alternative to motorized wheelchairs and work well for senior citizens as well as people with disabilities. Motorized aka power wheelchairs cab be very expensive, making them more suitable for people with permanent disabilities or certain medical conditions. We have already discussed power wheelchairs as well as …
Introduction Buying a wheelchair can be a costly affair and there is also no such thing as one-size-fits-all thing. That’s why its important to consider a few things before buying any type of wheelchair, including shape and size of the body, lifestyle habits, medical condition, personal preferences and the terrain where a …