Mobility News
How to integrate a walk in shower to you update your bathroom
1st March 2017
Without careful planning, bathroom décor can often feel old fashioned and dated within a few years as tastes and fashions change. People put off updating their bathroom due to the inconvenience and expense, however if your bathroom is in need, there are some things to consider before you begin.
The world’s most famous baths
28th February 2017
We may all be grateful that bathing has increased in popularity since medieval times, but baths can be a hindrance if you have limited mobility. Walk-in baths are a perfect solution to those who struggle now, but in the past, there have been no such mobility aids. Yet baths have still remained central to several cultures and some have incredible histories.
Mobility accessories for animals
27th February 2017
Dogs are undoubtedly man’s best friend and we share some of our fondest memories with our furry pals. But while we may remain mobile, age or accidents can catch up with our beloved pets and leave them with limited mobility and at a certain disadvantage. As reward for many years of faithful companionship, owners are seeking alternatives methods, long used for humans, to aid their pets. Eddie’s wheels recognises the growing need for animal mobility accessories “for us, it's not enough to make an animal mobile. Our goal, at Eddie's Wheels, is to support animals in a healthy normal posture with a properly engineered cart that is balanced to meet the animal's overall bio-mechanics and (dis)abilities. Yesterday we saw a client whose 3-legged hind leg amputee Labrador who has been in a cart for 5 years. This dog still goes bird-hunting every year. She's 13 years old and still extremely active, wearing out her tires every 6 months.”
Simple ways to ease your knees
15th February 2017
With cold weather often comes an increase in arthritis pain, according to a study by Tufts University in Boston, MA, and as every British citizen knows January is the month to hunker down. This can, however, lead to stiffness and a lack of mobility as an increase in pain leads people to reduce the amount they move and therefore increase the symptoms of arthritis. Many exercises can seem daunting as they involve complex movements and unnatural positions and this is especially hard for those who have reduced mobility and rely on home stair lifts.
Airports follow Dublin’s lead in accessibility
31st January 2017
Dublin airport has made enormous headway that has finally been recognised in the world of accessibility. Last year, the international airport received the inaugural Accessible Airport Award at ACI Europe’s Best Airport Awards held in Athens last June. Dublin was also shortlisted in the Best Large Airport category, but lost out to Heathrow.
Glasgow bids to build accessible housing
29th December 2016
As Scotland attempts to overcome their social housing crisis, they manage to combine innovation and accessible design in their new homes, perfect for mobility issues.
The scariest stairs in the world
21st December 2016
In your home you can easily fit a stair lift to help get you around the house, but check out these places around the world that definitely need one installed.
Home-made decorations you can do to make your Christmas extra special
25th November 2016
With the festive season fast approaching, we are all looking forward to putting up our Christmas decorations. Nothing is more magical than glitter and fake snow, especially for children at this time of year. With this in mind we have found some crafty ideas to create in the run up to yule that you and the younger generations can enjoy making together. It is important to keep minds and fingers mobile, and 5 tips to boost your mood proves that keeping busy creates a better outlook on life, for any individual.
