Articles by Natasha Bruce-Jones

Let’s look at some equipment. Sock Aids are designed to help keep the socks open whilst on the floor so you can simply slide your foot in without the need to lift your leg. I say ‘simply’, but it’s fair to say there is generally an amount of practice needed with these items. It will either work beautifully or it won’t work for you at all – it varies from person to person!

The independence you gain from being safely mobile, with or without a walking aid, brings a significant level of freedom; the freedom to choose where you want to meet friends, how far you want to travel or when to pop to the shops. It can frequently also be a deciding factor in whether you need the help of a carer at home.

Shelter, food, water and rest – the basics we need as humans to survive. However, nutrition, taste and variety add the next level to meal preparations, allowing us to personalise food to our needs and our preferences.

A mobility scooter can offer those with difficulty walking long distances the independence and freedom they may otherwise be without. Of course, any scooter should be more than just a tool, it should also be enjoyable and pleasant to drive