Day to day life for some people with disabilities may prove to be quite difficult in various aspects. Disability aids are specifically designed and made with the intent to provide help, support and added assistance for those who need. There is a highly extensive range of disability aids on the market that you can use for a variety of activities. The following will provide you with an insight into some aids you may not have known existed.

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As you age, your bones, joints and muscles begin to weaken and may not be as strong as they once were. Some tasks require more effort while others may seem close to impossible. But, getting older does not have to mean that life gets harder. There are many daily living aids that are here to help with all tasks, great and small. Daily living aids help with all types of daily activities such as sitting in a chair, going to the toilet, having a shower, preparing food, eating and taking medication. These aids can provide the necessary addition to make that hard to do task a lot easier and lead to day to day improvements, efficiency and productivity.

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Entering the world of wheelchairs can be a daunting and challenging process with such a vast and variable range available. There are so many different options, styles and designs that can make it a difficult task but, if you take the time to sit and think about what you require, the entire process will be a lot simpler. So how do you choose which one is the right one for you? The following are a list of tips and considerations to help you out when you’re trying to decide on the perfect wheelchair.

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Whether you’re working in community care, hospitals, nursing homes or home care environments, there are challenges that arise when transferring patients in and out of beds, chairs, toilets and showers. Nursing staff, carers and those who live with and assist people with mobility impairments understand that lifting someone may pose risks to their own health and safety. Joints and muscles are at high risk of strains causing pain, discomfort and potential damage. Of this, backs and shoulders are at high risk. It is important to lift patients in a way that the patient and carer are both safe and comfortable.  

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