As we age, mobility can become a challenge. However, with the help of powerchairs and scooters, you can regain your independence and enjoy the many benefits of being mobile.
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As we age, maintaining our mobility becomes increasingly important to ensure a good quality of life. For some older adults, this may mean using walking aids to help maintain balance, reduce pain or discomfort, and prevent falls. In this blog post, we will discuss various types of walking aids available for the elderly and how they can be beneficial in promoting independence and safety.
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On the Manage At Home Blog, we try to offer up potential solutions to daily problems that our readers may face. From advice on what products may help you in the bathroom, to highlighting new brands when they’re added to the website, we want you to have the information to help you feel confident when you reach the online checkout. This Month, we’ve chosen the Flexyfoot Carbon Fibre Folding Crutches.
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Uniscan was established in 1983 by Tom Morris, my late great father-in-law. Tom was such a lovely man with an infectious laugh and a very creative brain – he was always inventing things to make his family’s life easier. In the early Eighties, his mother-in-law Daisy started having mobility issues, so being the man he was he wondered how he could help her stay independent – so, the first Uniscan walker was “born”.
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Walking daily, even if it’s just for a short period of time can change your life. whether it’s when you’re around the house, popping to the shop or having a wander around the local park with a friend, the long term health benefits could be substantial.
Continue reading »Manage At Home is helping those who struggle to get out into the garden with their Easi-Grip Long Handle Garden Fork. The long handled fork is a great way to help people who find it difficult to bend whilst gardening. The fork features an ergonomic angled handle which relieves any strain on the hand or wrist due to the fact that it keeps them in the most natural position whilst out in the garden. Designed to be able to be used from a seated position the Easi-Grip Long handled Garden Fork allows you to extend your reach thanks to it…
Continue reading »Manage At Home’s convenient Rollator with comfort seat and bag is ideal for users who require a seat frequently. The four wheeled rollator is a very useful mobility aid due to its comfort and convenience thanks to its extra padded seat for when a seat is required. The rollator is ideal for use indoor and out and has arthritic hand grips and a friendly loop brake system. With optimum stability due to its four solid tyres the rollator is produced from lightweight aluminium and is easily fold able for convenience and storage. It also comes with an extra padded seat…
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Taking a walk to your local supermarket or enjoying a leisurely stroll is something that most people take for granted. However, for some people the idea of getting out and about can prove to be a challenging concept, especially if they’re suffering from mobility issues. Here at Manage At Home, we have a range of outdoor mobility aid products to help elderly or disabled people retrieve their independence and mobility in the outdoors. We have collected three useful products that can help with mobility outdoors. Quad Cane Walking Stick The Quad Cane Walking stick is a great option for elderly people…
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Disabled Motoring UK is the campaigning charity for disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders. We represent the interests of our members at both local and national levels, and engage with government and industry to ensure that the voice of disabled people is heard. Disabled Motoring UK is the only UK charity that campaigns on behalf of disabled people in this way. Without our previous successes there would be no Blue Badge, no Motability Scheme and no mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Our current campaigns include working to ensure the replacement of DLA by Personal Independence Payment (PIP)…
Continue reading »Mobility scooter insurance is not compulsory in the UK, although the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) strongly recommends drivers take out cover to protect themselves against accidents and injuries and to support them in the event of a breakdown. This guide aims to offer information for scooter drivers to ensure they are adequately covered. What types of scooters are there? There are three recognised classes of scooter. Class 1 scooters are essentially self-powered wheelchairs. Class 2 devices are powered wheelchairs and scooters. They are used for footpaths, incorporate braking and light systems and travel up to four miles per…
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