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Mobility Ramps: Provides Safe and Reliable Access

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Mobility Ramps: Provides Safe and Reliable Access

Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter ramps are a great ally, recently supported by the law. The law was passed in March 2013. A wheelchair and mobility scooter ramp is an alternative to stairs. It can be placed on top of an existing stairway or by its side or even completely replace. Ramps allow people with disabilities to travel from lower level to upper level with ease. Introducing the Ausnew Mobility Ramps The Ausnew selection of mobility access ramps includes a variety of options. They are designed for people in wheelchairs, scooters and mobility scooters to get over a curb or over a threshold....

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Recliner: A Great Positional Relief Provider

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Recliner: A Great Positional Relief Provider

These recliner chairs add a fresh touch to almost any decor in your living spaces.While the idea of a recliner remains the same, the functionality needs to be modern and updated. It is to be built in such a manner that it can generously accommodate any person giving a better comfort level than expected.

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Walking Stick: Support and Care for Every Step

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Walking Stick: Support and Care for Every Step

At times the elderly may have to face the reality that certain mobility aids are necessary not just to assist with movement but also as a preventative measure to avoid falls. A walking stick,  also referred to as a walking cane, is probably the most basic yet highly versatile mobility aid.  It is primarily used to assist with balancing, improve stability and at times even reduce the pressure that may be causing pain. Most walking sticks are thought of to be a straight, long stick either with a straight or curved handle but there are actually various different types depending...

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Patient Lifter: Assisting with Transfers and Mobility.

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Patient Lifter: Assisting with Transfers and Mobility.

Patient lifts are designed to lift and transfer patients from one place to another (e.g., from bed to bath, chair to stretcher). These should not be confused with stairway chair lifts or elevators. Patient lifts may be operated using a power source or manually. For this article we are going to talk about how a patient lifter helps in assisting mobility.

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Folding Mobility Scooters – A Gateway to Maintaining Independence

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Folding Mobility Scooters – A Gateway to Maintaining Independence

Limited mobility can reduce independence and mobility scooters can make performing tasks independently much easier, e.g. visiting friends, or shopping locally. There are advantages and disadvantages of a folding mobility scooter, so always take consideration of choosing the right scooter for your needs.

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