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Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which affects mobility. There are a variety of different conditions which can affect the mobility of an individual. We’ve already covered arthritis and joint hypermobility previously on our blog. But there are so many that we believe it’s about time we covered another condition. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of…
Does a relative need help in the home? Elderly people are often quite stubborn and set in their ways. Although this is generally not much of a problem to work with, it can sometimes be quite challenging. This is especially true when it comes to judging how well a senior is coping with daily life…
Regaining Your Independence doesn’t have to be a huge mountain, you can start with small chunks. Having limited mobility can sometimes feel incredibly restricting, especially if you were previously a very mobile person and living in your own home. It can often feel like you are restricted to staying at home as getting up and…
How does disability awareness fir with toy companies? It’s been an argument which has been raging for many years between disabled people and toy companies. There’s very little in the way of representation of disabilities in the toy industry. However, at the end of January, toy giant Lego revealed a brand new set of figures…
Over the past month we’ve seen an increased cases of flooding in the UK. Many homes have suffered from water damage. If you happen to be living on your own, the alert of a flood can be nerve-racking. Especially if you struggle getting using your stairs. Here’s a couple of useful tips in the…
No matter whether you have had a disability throughout your whole life, or have recently become disabled, it can be incredibly easy to become disheartened when it comes to looking for work. You may feel as though your disability is holding you back from achieving the career of your dreams, but it doesn’t have the…
Disability waiting times for housing are huge. Even for the able-bodied, it can be hard getting onto the housing ladder. So imagine the stress it can cause people who have a disability that restricts the home they can buy. Especially when the properties that are available just aren’t adequate for their needs. If that wasn’t…
How does a stairlift affect the family? It’s a big thing to invest in a stairlift. Whether it’s for yourself or a family member. A stairlift doesn’t just affect the person using it. They also have a great impact on the lives of those surrounding them.
There’s a few misconceptions about stairlifts. If you’re thinking about buying a stairlift, it’s likely that you’re weighing up the pros and cons. The main pro is that they can make your life and your family’s life easier and more comfortable. When it comes to assessing the cons, it can be a bit more difficult…
Are you moving your elderly parents into your home? Most people don’t plan on becoming their parents’ caregivers. It’s easy to believe that our parents are doing fine on their own, and easy to ignore the signs of ageing. Then something unexpected happens that forces us to wake up to the disheartening reality – our…