Mobility News
Michigan woman has been named as world’s oldest person
22nd April 2015
A 116-year-old woman from Detroit has been given the title of oldest living person in the world.
Grand Designs host calls for more integrated schemes for older people
21st April 2015
The presenter of Channel 4’s property programme Grand Designs has expressed the importance of ‘building lifetime homes’ that can be adapted for wheelchair use and have stairs that would fit a straight stairlift.
A guide to supplements and vitamins
20th April 2015
As we get older it can prove more difficult to obtain all the vitamins and minerals that we need to remain healthy.
More than a quarter of disabled people are lonely
20th April 2015
Almost a quarter of disabled people surveyed by a charity have told of the loneliness they experience on a typical day.
Older people heckle David Cameron at Age UK rally
14th April 2015
David Cameron was met by heckling at a recent Age UK rally, in which pensioners asked questions about the NHS and healthcare.
Loopwheels in shortlist for Designs of the Year
13th April 2015
An innovative product which provides a smoother ride for wheelchair users has been nominated for the prestigious Designs of the Year 2015.
Older people to be given choice for end of life care
27th March 2015
The government is hoping to modify the NHS constitution, which will give older people more choice of where to spend their final days.
Disabled patients face problems with healthcare
26th March 2015
Disabled patients face healthcare issues | Handicare News