Health at your home – Be Independent
The use of a vehicle for transportation is an important part of a person’s participation and engagement with the community and for living an independent life. Reduced strength and restricted body movement can cause challenges to getting in and out of a vehicle safely. Car transfers are complex, physically demanding and are known to provoke back […]
A person relying on a wheelchair is not able to climb stairs. They also face challenges going over a platform, entering a vehicle or public space that does not have proper wheelchair access. This may result in the person feeling uncomfortable moving around and reduces their social interactions. They are also at greater risk for […]
The choice of the right mobility device to move around is the key to living independently. While some people have successfully managed to live with a single mobility device, others have multiple devices for different environments. One may use a crutch at home and a manual wheelchair while at the office. Here is a basic […]
A child can need a wheelchair for many different reasons like Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, injuries to their head or spine, some may be amputees and some may need a wheelchair occasionally due to muscle weakness. The right pediatric wheelchair can make an incredible difference to a child’s growth by bringing in confidence, independence and […]
There are many reasons why a person needs to use a wheelchair ranging from a recent orthopedic injury to having difficulty in walking for a long period of time. For some, using a wheelchair can be managed on their own, while for others assistance is required. It is important to know the right way to […]