Walking is a very difficult task to do for the elderly, but it is important for them to walk in order to do different activities and to have a little bit of exercise to retain the strength of their legs. For the elderly, having proper balance while walking can be challenging, so …
Choosing the right wheelchair cushion is essential, whether the patient sits in a wheelchair most of the day or only uses it occasionally when going out. It’s because a wheelchair cushion affects the posture and ability to move freely and helps prevent the development of pressure ulcers. According to the Society of …
Bending down to grab an item on the floor can be difficult for a lot of elderly people and patients with disabilities or special needs, as the action would usually require them to bend their backs or legs, which can then cause immense pain for those that have weaker bones and muscles. …
Besides getting up from bed, standing up from the couch can be very difficult for seniors and patients with disabilities. Most of the time, patients would need assistance from caregivers just to get out of the sofa, and this is sometimes not possible all the time since caregivers would sometimes have to …
A wheelchair is important for the elderly and persons with disabilities, as this device allows people to move in different areas and locations indoors and outdoors without using their legs, which could be weak or injured. There are different types of wheelchairs to choose from, but in this article, we will discuss …
There are different kinds of wheelchairs that are available for seniors and people with disabilities to use, and one of the most popular is the electric wheelchair. This type of wheelchair is powered by batteries that can be recharged using electricity. Besides being run by batteries and electricity, what are the other …
For many seniors and disabled patients, walking or moving around the house and in outdoor areas can be very uncomfortable and painful, as their legs and feet can be too weak for them to walk properly. Thankfully, there are now plenty of mobility aids available on the market that the elderly and …
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 …
Introduction Motorized, power or electric wheelchairs are designed for people who are unable to self-propel manual wheelchairs or need partial/full propulsion assistance. People suffering from chronic conditions such as spinal cord injury usually don’t have the upper body strength needed to propel manual wheelchairs. Motorized wheelchairs help such people participate in routine …
Introduction Wheelchairs can be broadly categorized into two main categories i.e. manual and motorized. This post focuses on manual wheelchairs, which are suitable for people who can self-propel without requiring mechanical assistance. Motorized wheelchairs on the other hand provide partial or full propulsion assistance to people who are unable to move wheelchairs …