How can we help our parents to stay independent and at home for as long as possible? We know this is a key topic – read our helpful articles here.
Buying A Mobility Scooter: Everything You Need To Know Mobility scooters are a great way for people with limited mobility to stay independent for longer. But with so many options available, how do you go about choosing the right one? We spoke with Alastair Gibbs who has been selling mobility scooters for decades, and is …
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Our Favourite Shower Aids For Elderly Parents Taking a shower can become harder as we age, but the good news is that there’s some great shower aids on the market which can make it easier and safer. Here, our fantastic physiotherapist Nancy looks at ways to make an accessible shower without a complete wet room …
Choosing The Right Riser Recliner Chair This article is written in partnership with HWB Mobility How long does your mum or dad spend sitting down in their favourite chair? A lot, I’d guess. Which is why making the right chair choice is so important – and that’s where a riser recliner chair comes in. Buying …
How To Make Stairs Safer For The Elderly As we get older, the simple act of going up and down stairs can become more difficult. If you’re wondering how to make stairs safer for the elderly, then this is the article for you. Our lead physiotherapist Nancy is going to take you through ways you …
Activities For Stroke Patients At Home I’m Nancy, a physiotherapist who has worked with many stroke patients helping them achieve their goals and ambitions. Here I have put together some fun ideas of activities for stroke patients at home, all with great therapeutic benefits. I hope that you will be inspired to try something new …
Help Getting Out Of Bed For The Elderly We all know that a good night’s sleep is essential for our wellbeing, but what happens when the simple act of getting in and out of bed becomes difficult? This could be for a number of reasons, such as decreased mobility and strength, pain or even fear …
The Best Beds And Bed Aids For The Elderly Profiling beds, electric beds, adjustable beds – if you’re searching for a new bed for your parent it can be really confusing to know where to start. Our physiotherapist Nancy has done the hard work for you in this article that looks at the best beds …
The Best Washable Incontinence Pants And Other Incontinence Products Available The topic of incontinence isn’t spoken about enough in our opinion. We recently wrote about the different types of incontinence and here we’re going to look at the products available to help, from washable incontinence pants and more heavy-duty underwear protection through to mattress protectors …
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Which Is The Best Personal Alarm For Your Elderly Parents? My grandpa stayed living at home until he was 94, and he proudly wore a pendant alarm around his neck to give both him and my family peace of mind. Personal alarms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it can be confusing …
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The Best Ways To Use Alexa For The Elderly (Updated 2023) Thanks to technology, there are some wonderfully innovative products for elderly parents that can help them stay safe and reassure you at the same time. Here, we’re looking at Amazon Alexa and the Echo Show which we believe to be the best gadget for …
