essentialaidsltdMay 23, 20193 min readCase Study: Using Living Aids In The HomeJean is 83 and lives alone at home in Stockport. She has arthritis affecting many of the joints in her body, making her life increasingly...
essentialaidsltdMay 20, 20195 min readMobility Equipment for Arthritis SufferersMore than 10 million people in the UK suffer with arthritis. It is one of the most common conditions affecting joints in the human body....
essentialaidsltdMay 13, 20193 min read‘Ramping-Up’ A New WorldWhen James was 42 he lost the ability to use his legs after a motorcycle accident. He had been sporty, very active and loved life. He has...
essentialaidsltdMay 8, 20193 min readDon’t Accept That Mobility Aids Have To Be BoringPeople who use walking aids for long periods of time are turning to ‘pimping’ them in order to make them more personal and less boring....
essentialaidsltdApr 25, 20193 min readRamps Make Public Areas Accessible For Wheelchair Users For many people, walking substantial distances outside of the home can become difficult in later life. Using mobility equipment like...
essentialaidsltdApr 22, 20193 min readAids to Help Someone Rise from a Sitting Position There are many disabilities which lead people to require new pieces of equipment in order to maintain their quality of life. There is an...
essentialaidsltdApr 19, 20193 min readUsing Walking Aids After a Knee Injury Following knee surgery, Lisa required various pieces of rehab equipment on her way to recovery. While skiing in France, she was...
essentialaidsltdMar 27, 20193 min readHow Cushions Help the Fight to Prevent Pressure SoresSpending long periods of time sitting in the same position can lead to pressure sores. Using appropriate cushioning guards against the...
essentialaidsltdMar 22, 20193 min readBenefits of Using Shower Seats for Elderly or Disabled PeopleUnassisted bathing and showering can become difficult in old age. Fortunately a range of aids is available which make it easier and...
essentialaidsltdMar 19, 20193 min readDevelopment of Modern CrutchesCrutches have come a long way from their earliest designs to the comfortable, lightweight models we see today. Their purpose remains as...
essentialaidsltdMar 14, 20195 min readLiving Aids Help the Elderly Stay in Their Own HomesModern technology is making it more viable for people to retain their independence well into old age. With the huge cost of living in...
essentialaidsltdMar 6, 20193 min readWhy Crutches Remain a Critical Rehabilitation Aid Using crutches after an operation can speed-up recovery. Surgery to knees, hips, ankles and feet often leave patients unable to walk....
essentialaidsltdMar 5, 20193 min readWhy Mobility Aids Make A difference in Old AgePeople in the UK are living longer and want to stay in their homes in old age. This means there is an increasing need for equipment to...
essentialaidsltdMar 1, 20193 min readMaking The Best Choice of Ramp For Wheelchairs or Mobility ScootersChoosing the correct ramp for a flight of stairs is important for a number of key reasons. Safety, ease-of-use and size, all play a part....
