An adjustable bed also known as semi-fowler bed was once widely used by hospitals. Today it is also used in private homes as it provides several health benefits and also provides great comfort to its users. Adjustable beds are mostly used by people with medical conditions that need to sleep in a specific position or […]

Wheelchairs are very important for people with disabilities or illness, which can make mobility for them difficult. Older people who find it difficult to move also may need the use of a wheelchair at times. Manual wheelchairs are commonly used by people all over the world. Though these wheelchairs are popular they are not suitable […]

Mobility scooters are mobility devices that have functions similar to a wheelchair. Though mobility scooters are generally used by the disabled or the aged, they can also be used by any normal person as a means of transport. Disability can be a big problem, especially when you are forced to rely on someone else for […]

Oh yup. And how, exactly, is that meant to work?

Cheers to Matt from CCS Disability Action for the image

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If backache constantly bothers you or if your body tires easily, it would be worthwhile for you to try ‘rise and recline’ chairs. These chairs are often operated electrically, whilst some of them are equipped with a battery back-up, to provide power in the case of a power cut.
The two most common types of rise […]

Stairs are considered the most dangerous part of a home as most accidents occur on stairs. Old people are the most likely to suffer from this kind of accident. This is the reason why stairlifts have been used for more than eighty years now.
The stairlift was first developed in the twentieth century. It is a […]

Apologies for the somewhat convoluted heading. However as it turns out, the below image depicting a (presumably) able-bodied guy sitting in a chair with wheels attached to the sides, is far from a quirky gimmick to attract customers. In fact, it’s part of an advertising campaign by Australian agency JAM to convince punters that drinking […]

This Mambo Micro Powerhair was developed to be compact and provide excellent manouverability. It is suitable for indoor use and limited outdoor use such as shopping centres. Please see some of the features listed below:

For the ultimate in powerchair durability, safety and style why not experience the Mambo 363 Mid-wheel powerchair. This medium size front wheel drive powerchair has a proven design suitable for indoor/outdoor use.The Mambo 363 is easy to operate, extremely responsive, have a very small turning circle and is a pleasure to use.

The innovative articulating chassis of the Rascal 330 Compass provides outstanding stability and enhanced performance when negotiating ramps. The centre wheel drive design turns in its own space for total confidence and control.