Mobility News
Caring for the elderly far from home
29th April 2016
When you can’t always be there in person, find out what you can do to help them receive the attention they need in our guide to caring for the elderly far from home.
Top 10 places we’d love to put a stairlift
25th April 2016
The Eiffel Tower with a stairlift? A guide to some of the most amazing places in the world that would benefit from a stairlift.
Pilot scheme provides unpaid carers with skills to care for the elderly
13th April 2016
A new scheme, which will see unpaid care providers given special training to better care for the elderly, is being trialled in Norwich and South Norfolk.
Disabled Access Day encourages those with mobility disabilities
11th April 2016
The recent Disabled Access Day, taking place in March, welcomed those with mobility disabilities to 1,067 UK venues who took part in the initiative this year
Establishing an effective care plan
29th March 2016
First impressions are everything. Whether you’re a professional or family member, when it comes to caring for the elderly, introducing a plan that is well thought through can help to ease any concerns they may have about letting go of some independence.
Carers in the Midlands find support through regional service
22nd March 2016
Over 800 caregivers in Nottinghamshire have received help from the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub, a service run by the council that offers free support, guidance and training to those caring for the elderly in the area.
Spring clean your way to a better 2016
21st March 2016
While the deep clean is an annual necessity for all home dwellers, for the elderly, sprucing up the place can be a challenge. So how can we tackle cleaning tasks without exerting ourselves too much? Follow our guide to cleaning simply and effectively this spring.
Greater support needed for the elderly at home
21st March 2016
A new study reveals that nearly two million older people in the UK may be feeling trapped in their own house as daily tasks become a challenge and greater support is needed to remain independent at home.