Affordable Mobility Equipment for Carers
As a carer, you have immense responsibility over the life of someone with mobility issues and many challenges as a result. However, there are a wide variety of living aids that could help make the home environment safer, giving you peace of mind and the person you care for more autonomy. You can take advantage of the convenience of disability living aids for the home and on the go. At the Mobility Aids Centre, we’ve been providing carers with the right equipment to enhance their patients’ lives for over 40 years, and in this article, we detail the different pieces of equipment that can help in different situations.
Transfer Aids
Whether you’re inside or out, transferring from different places is a constant need. Getting in and out of bed, a car, a bath, from a wheelchair to a sofa and more is a regular set of obstacles for those with mobility issues. At The Mobility Aids Centre, we have a range of specialist and lightweight transfer aids that bring portable solutions to make the transfer process easier. This includes swivel seats that allow the person you care for to smoothly come in and out of a car seat, as well as adjustable bath steps to give them a boost to climb into the bath, and a bed rope ladder that they can use to pull themselves up out of bed. Piece by piece, these small transfer aids add up to a much more mobile life for the person you care for.
Walking Aids
When going out for walks, giving your patient independent support with a walking aid will free your arms and help them build upper body strength. It can be as simple as a walking stick, and ours can come with an ergonomic grip, quadruple base for extra stability or even the ability to fold up into, say, a trolley. Despite their simple purpose, walking sticks are one of the most important living aids, enabling your patient to get around and experience the world on their own two feet.
Wheelchair and Scooter Accessories
Many disabled people who have mobility issues use a wheelchair or scooter, and this can be a great opportunity to attach additional equipment to benefit their lives and your care.
Wheelchair accessories such as cushions for comfort, storage bags, and a waterproof seat cover can enhance how long they can sit down, how much you can take with you and how long you can last in the rain, making daily life more convenient all around. Plus, if there are steps leading to the home, installing a ramp will allow the person you care for to easily navigate to their house in their wheelchair and also at those times when you can’t be there to care for them.
Adaptive Clothing & Bedding
Come bedtime, it’s more likely that you as a carer will not be around to assist. But that doesn’t mean the challenges stop, and it’s important that the person you’re caring for has the equipment and protection to ensure a comfortable and secure night’s sleep.
Items such as bed wedge cushions are designed to offer both upright and reclining support, whether in bed or on any flat surface. For those concerned about nighttime hygiene, we present our range of absorbent pads and underwear. In addition, our washable chair and bed pads not only provide hygienic protection but also serve as an eco-friendly solution. Every product is thoughtfully designed, ensuring that the person being cared for can find solace during the night and have a peaceful sleep.
The Mobility Aids Centre is here to empower those with mobility issues to lead fulfilling independent lives, and we supply the equipment to make that possible. Browse our online store today, and if you have any further questions, contact us or visit our showroom and our team would be happy to answer your queries.
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