Latest News

Archive for the ‘Disability aids’ Category

The new range of daily living aids designed to make life easier

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Manufacturers are constantly coming up with innovative and useful products to help make day-to-day life easier for those with limited mobility. These products cover everything from eating and shopping to washing and using the bathroom. Many people are surprised at the significant difference such small inventions make to everyday life.

Here are a couple of the very latest:

The Handy Trolley
To save time and effort at mealtimes, you should definitely consider getting the Handy Trolley. This simple yet surprisingly useful product allows you to comfortably eat your meals whilst resting in your armchair, bed or any other place in the house. There’s no need to eat at the dining table (unless, of course, you want to); you can now eat your meals in front of the TV or even out in the garden providing the weather gets a bit better.

The Handy Trolley is height adjustable, and has angled handles for improved grips. It’s on wheels for easy movement, and all the trays are easy to wipe-clean.

The Lightweight Shopping Trolley
This clever device is your new shopping companion. The detachable bag is large enough to store all your shopping, and it even has a fold-away seat if you should ever need a quick rest. Another great feature of this product is the step climber wheels, making it much easier to climb steps and generally get around.

Melton Borough Council rewards disability-friendly organisations

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Organisations in the Melton area were rewarded for their efforts to improve disabled access recently, as Melton Borough Council handed out awards to companies making the most changes. A number of organisations were honoured with awards, including:

• The Melton Times
• Waltham Village Hall
• Bottesford Village Hall
• Boots
• Melton Library
• The Credit Union
• Allicance and Leicester
• Asfordby Village Hall
• Somerby Village Hall
• Stuart Westmoreland

These hard-working and socially responsible organisations were presented with certificates by the Chairman of the Melton Access Group, Councillor Norman Slater, for the changes they have made to their buildings and policies. All this hard work has meant that those using mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other mobility aids should now find it a lot easier to get around in Melton.

Despite this good news, not all areas in Melton are so forward-thinking. The Chair of Wycombe Area Access for All, Alison Lewis, has recently lodged a complaint about disabled access at a post office in Marlow. Ms. Lewis attempted to access the building in her wheelchair, but found the step too high for anything but a heavy-duty mobility scooter to get over. She branded the post office’s facilities ‘backwards’.

The Days Dento Bathlift: the most useful disability living aid available

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

If you or someone you know has mobility problems, you will know that day-to-day activities become just that bit more difficult. There are mobility scooters and power chairs available to help people get around, but what about when it comes to necessary activities such as bathing and showering?

Any activity involving water is fraught with danger, and this risk may be increased if you are disabled or have mobility problems. However, just by installing a simple and easy to use disability living aid such as the Days Dento Bathlift, these everyday tasks become much quicker and easier to complete, not to mention being more enjoyable.

The seat and back rest of the Days Dento Bathlift is ergonomically designed with your comfort in mind, providing you with adequate support when getting in and out of the bath. It can be easily controlled via a lightweight and waterproof hand control, and in-built safety controls mean you can relax and enjoy your bath.

Further features of the Days Dento include:

• Easy to clean and hygienic removable seat and back pads
• Simple dismantle procedure – can be separated into two pieces using a lever, for easy transportation and storage
• User friendly battery charger
• Slimline design
• Smooth operation

Choose the right bathlift so you can bathe easily

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Are you struggling getting into and out of the bath? If the answer to this question is yes, then why not look at getting a bathlift?

Getting into the bath and out of the bath can be extremely difficult if you have a mobility issue. So, instead of removing the bath completely and installing a shower unit, installing a bathlift is a brilliant idea.

Having a bath can be really relaxing and leave you feeling invigorated, not to mention the fact that it is brilliant way to keep clean. So, if you struggle to get into the bath, a bathlift can get you into the bath and lift you out again with ease.

The Days Dento Bathlift

This bathlift is lightweight and really easy to use. It even has a reclining back rest so the user can immerse all their body in the relaxing waters to ease their aches and pains. The seat unit comes with easy to care for seat and back pads that can be removed if they need to be cleaned or replaced. And, the seat comes with a fully waterproof hand control that also floats on the surface of the water.

The ECM Commode / Shower chair

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Having mobility items that work really well is always of utmost importance. And, choosing an item that best suits your needs can take some time. That’s why it is often better to choose a disability item that can be used for a number of purposes.

The ECM Commode / shower chair is one device that does just that. Standing whilst having a shower can be difficult for some people. But it’s important that we shower as often as possible. It not only helps us to stay clean but an invigorating shower can also wash away worries and make us feel ready for the day ahead. If you need to sit when showering, why not use a shower chair? A shower chair can be easily wheeled into the shower area and then using the braked wheels, fixed into a comfortable position.

As well as the all important shower function the ECM commode / shower chair can also be used as a commode. It features a removable toilet bowl and can also be wheeled over a standard toilet. The ECM chair is made of lightweight aluminium and is also height adjustable and has swing away leg rests. It can perfectly match your mobility needs.

Use the Bellavita Bath Lift to get in and out of the bath safely

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Even for people who don’t struggle with mobility, getting in and out of the bath can take a lot of effort.

So if you do struggle to move around easily, then it can be very painful and uncomfortable to try and get in and out of the bath.

Of course, people who do struggle with mobility, have several different types of disability living aids available to them which are designed to make their daily lives a lot easier. One of these disability living aids is a bath lift.

These bath lifts enable people to easily get in and out of the bath in a safe way. There are several bath lifts available but one that always impresses users is the Bellavita Bath Lift. This model has a modern design and the equipment has been designed with help from professional nurses to ensure that they are perfect for anyone with mobility problems.

With the help of the Bellavita Bath Lift, you can easily be lowered and lifted in and out of the bath. There are no longer any worries about slipping or causing any discomfort or pain with this bath lift. With these disability living aids, life is made much easier.

The stylish Drive Bellavita Bathlift

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

If you have problems with mobility, or if you are disabled, having a bath or a shower can be a challenge. Being independent is important, and having a bath or a shower when you want in your own time is something that we all need to do.

To solve bathing or shower problems for those people who have limited mobility there are different solutions you can use. One of these is a bathlift.

The Drive Bellavita Bathlift

The Drive Bellavita offers an excellent solution for people who struggle to get into and out of the bath. The device sits in the bath and is operated using a waterproof remote control that smoothly lowers a person into the bath and then lifts them effortlessly out of the bath when they have finished bathing. The lift is ergonomically designed and can be removed from the bath easily when necessary for easy storage.

Having a stylish contemporary look and featuring built in safety controls, the Drive Bellavita bathlift is at the cutting edge of bathlift function and design.

Essential disability living aids: the ECM Commode/Shower Chair

Friday, January 15th, 2010

When you have a disability, carrying out daily activities and necessary tasks can become extremely difficult. Showering, bathing, and using the bathroom can all become time-consuming and fraught with danger, but there are products on hand to help.

The ECM Commode/Shower Chair is a perfect example of a product that can make all the difference in your day-to-day life. It is an easy-to-use, multipurpose disability living aid which can be used in the following ways:

• In the shower, for extra safety and convenience
• As a commode
• It can also be wheeled into position over a standard toilet model, for use without a bowl

The lightweight, aluminium design is easily manoeuvrable and user-friendly, and it is also highly adjustable. Unlike most shower chairs, you can adjust the height on this model to suit your own personal preferences, and take advantage of the flip-up armrests and swing-away leg rests when getting in and out of the chair.

It also has braked castors to ensure ultimate safety and protection for the user. The removable toilet bowl is extremely hygienic and easy to clean, and the seat is padded for complete comfort.

The above-mentioned daily tasks are essential human requirements, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to accomplish them easily and conveniently with the help of the ECM Commode/Shower Chair.

Daily living aids like the Drive Bellavita Bathlift can make life so much easier

Monday, January 11th, 2010

For those with a disability or mobility problems, carrying out necessary daily activities can sometimes be difficult. Climbing the stairs, getting in and out of beds and chairs and especially, bathing, often require you to expend a great deal of time and energy. Luckily, there are innovative yet affordable solutions on hand to help, and one of the most useful of these disability living aids is the Drive Bellavita Bathlift.

The Drive Bellavita Bathlift is perfectly designed to help you smoothly in and out of the bath, and has a number of specialist features. It is has a sleek, compact design to fit into most bathroom setups, and can be smoothly operated using a lightweight, waterproof remote control. In order to ensure your complete comfort and safety, this model is ergonomically designed and runs both smoothly and quietly. Other features include:

• An easy-to-use charger
• Washable and hygienic exterior covers
• In-built safety controls
• Optional headrest and transfer aids

What’s more, the Drive Bellavita Bathlift can be easily transported from one place to another. This means that if you plan to stay over at a friend or family member’s house, go on holiday, or even just store your bathlift for a while, it can be easily dismantled and packed or put away. Try this brilliant bathlift out for yourself – it can really make a difference.

Mobility aids to solve your mobility problems

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

The main aim of introducing mobility aids is to help the physically disabled to perform all their daily chores by themselves. There are many mobility aids available today. These various devices are specially made keeping in mind the requirements and needs of immobile users. Mobility aids are made to make the lives of disabled people more comfortable.

Many people depend on their families to help them move about. By making use of the various mobility aids available in the market, people can live their lives in an easier way, without too much exertion.

To enhance the lives of immobile people and make them independent and confident, there are various mobility aids on the market. From wheelchairs to mobility scooters, power scooters, walking aids, all these are available to make lives simpler. In order to allow disabled people to use the bathroom more comfortably, mobility devices like shower stools, bath lifts and commode chairs are available. Thanks to mobility aids, disabled people can regain independence.

If you are in a situation where mobility is a problem, or know of someone who is physically disabled, then take a look at the mobility aids available today. Browsing online will help you to view the various types available.