Top 5 Mobility Aids In 2020
Mobility aids are devices designed to help people who have problems moving around enjoy greater freedom and independence. In Australia, over 600.000 people with disabilities or injuries, or older adults who are at increased risk of falling, choose to use mobility aids to be more independent, to reduce their pain, and to increase their confidence...
Mobility Scooters & Electric Wheelchairs What You Can And Cannot Do on the Road
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters offer a great way to get around for people with disabilities and those who struggle to walk because of age or other mobility impairment. They help provide a higher degree of independence by allowing the user to have access to work, community and social events and have been proven to improve...
Home Care vs Retirement Home. Pros and Cons
Moving from the home you have lived in for a long period is a huge step and one that requires great consideration. Often there is a reluctance to move to an unfamiliar environment. Fortunately, remaining in your home for as long as possible is becoming easier and a lot more achievable. This is largely due...
The Role of an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists (OT) works with individuals of all ages to encourage and enable effective participation in the occupations of everyday life. Occupational therapists work with people who experience difficulties in these areas for any reason and are present in both physical disability and mental health services. Occupational therapists also aim to facilitate successful adoptions of...
5 Most Important Things to Consider When Buying an Electric Wheelchair
When selecting the right electric wheelchair for your needs we like to gather information from our clients to pass on to others to assist with making the right decision. Below is some advice from one of our TA-iQ electric wheelchair users who purchased their chair from us in 2013. 1. Chair Size: If the chair is to be...
Keeping your wheelchair running: 5 Maintenance tips.
It is essential to take care of your wheelchair, it is both an investment, and it provides you with mobile freedom. If your wheelchair breaks down, it can cause an inconvenience for you, but more importantly, it can put you in danger. In order to keep your wheelchair maintained and operating, be knowledgeable about your...
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