Bath lifts are of great use to physically challenged individuals, since these provide them with an increased sense of independence. A bath lift rules out the need for a personal caretaker each time one wants to take a bath. A bath lift is therefore an economical option in that you can save the money that might otherwise be spent on the caretaker or nurse.

A bath lift is a device that helps to raise/lower an individual from/into the bathtub. Depending on the various facilities,...

We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre, in which we hold drama classes, dance and music lessons, and assemblies. It gets daily use, performs reliably, and exceeds all expectations!”

West Bridgford School, located in Rushcliffe near Nottingham,...

Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination. As a result, the patients may have difficulty in walking, talking, or completing other...

Increasingly over the last century we have seen the ageing population of Australia treble in size (Hugo, 2002) while family and social networks have decreased. This is in part due to a continuous decline in birth rates, marriages and increased globalisation of the family structure (McCalman, 2002). Along with this continuos decrease in family networks and globalisation of family we have seen an increase in older people living alone (McCalman, 2002). This is often viewed as a time...

A wheelchair lift serves the purpose of a personal assistant for a physically disabled person. Without a wheelchair lift, a physically disabled person has to depend on someone to move within the house or to travel outdoors. Wheelchair lifts used for residential purposes are referred to as residential wheelchair lifts.

A residential wheelchair lift saves manual effort and time. It offers safety and independence to the handicapped person, thereby providing peace of mind to the...

Today, people with disabilities can find different types of mobility equipments in the market. Wheelchairs, stair lifts and motorized scooters all fall in the category and when you are deciding to buy one, care should be taken to find the right equipment that suits your requirements. Some of the key factors to be kept in mind are flexibility, comfort level, level of dependence/independence, ease of control, and the cost factor.

Wheelchairs are ideal for both indoor and outdoor...

Everyday, workers in nursing scrubs witness people cry in pain as they hear doctors say “Sorry, we can do nothing at all.” Mothers’ hearts are torn apart when they discover their newborn babies having physical disabilities. Some develop syndromes leading to complicated health problems that soon left them handicapped. But what is sadder is the stigma they have to face living with disabilities.

There are 650 million people living with disabilities worldwide, and...

Modern technology is providing an ever-increasing selection of incontinence pants and incontinence briefs, along with protective pads, adult cloth diapers, odor removers, and other adult incontinence products and supplies. More choices makes dealing with adult incontinence easier, but it's important to buy the product that really suits your needs.

Millions of adults of all ages suffer from incontinence, which can be a difficult and life-distrupting condition. For most people,...

Bulimia is one disease that affects both the males as well as females in the same numbers. In this disorder the patient goes on a binge eating for a period of time and after that he goes on a purging effort to get rid of the excess of food that he has taken in. Bulimia treatment requires a specialized as well as a scientific approach and thus it makes sense that the patient as well as his family approaches the right institute and the right people who can provide a comprehensive...

Stair liftsare great accessories for the physically handicapped, enabling them to climb stairways without much effort. As accessing different floors of the house or office is a basic requirement for most people, stairlifts are a must for the mobility impaired as well as the aged. In the olden days, physically disabled people used to get the help of caretakers for climbing stairways. The presence of caretakers constantly by one’s side might affect one’s privacy. Moreover,...