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08 Apr 2024

Maintaining Mobility With Physical Disabilities

Using equipment and devices to undertake day-to-day tasks may become a fundamental part of your routine if you have certain medical conditions or...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
08 Apr 2024

Choosing Practical Disability Aids for Balance in the Bathroom

Growing older brings a host of new challenges which we may not see coming. As our strength, balance and flexibility starts to reduce, some daily...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
08 Apr 2024

Bedroom Aids - Useful Equipment to Help Get In and Out of Bed

If you find yourself with flexibility or strength issues, one of the tasks with which you may have difficulty, is getting in and out of bed. While...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
08 Apr 2024

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages And Using Pressure Cushions

Pressure sores may develop if you sit down or lie in the same position for a sustained period of time. Also called bed sores or pressure ulcers,...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

Walking Frames: Making Life Easier One Step at a Time

Walking frames offer excellent support if you're living with mobility problems or recovering from injury. They provide a mobile platform which...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

Essential Aids' Guide to Manual Wheelchairs

For people who believe they may need a wheelchair for essential medical reasons, the first step is to talk to a GP. They will help you access a full...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

6 Tips for the Correct Use of Forearm Crutches

Using crutches in the correct manner is important. Whether you are recovering from an operation or injury, or you need them for a chronic condition,...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

Pill Boxes - Things to Think About When Organising Your Medication

Many people have health conditions that mean they need to take a lot of medicine, often on a daily basis. Keeping track of which pills you need and...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

Top 5 Pieces of Equipment to Safely Get In and Out of the Bath

The ability to keep yourself clean is one of the basics of maintaining independence in old age. However, many physical conditions associated with...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
03 Apr 2024

Your Buying Guide for Toilet Assistance Products

Losing one's balance or strength because of a medical condition can make using the toilet more difficult. Whether it's just being unsteady...

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Sally Madeley-Carr, OT
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