Electric wheelchairs are wonderful devices allowing wheelchair users to go about their chores without help and aiding others to live in complete independence. Power chairs are particularly useful for those with little to no upper body strength. They can get you up and down inclines without too much worry and help you do most things without needing an attendant. As electronic devices, they requi...
With so many types of wheelchair finding the perfect one for you isn’t always straightforward, so here's a rundown of products for different lifestyles.
We’re opening a new CareCo mobility showroom in Cheltenham on Friday March 1st, and we’re really excited about it! With a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cake and refreshments and a big prize draw giveaway, we think this is going to be our biggest and best showroom opening yet.
What Can I Expect from the New Showroom?
We've worked really hard to make sure CareCo Cheltenham is the number one destinat...
Today we look at the 5 different types of insomnia which often affect people with mobility issues. Insomnia – the lack of sleep – is a problem for many people. Once limited to those suffering from stress or patients with underlying illness, there are now many more causes, affecting all age groups. In a recent study released by the Netherlands Institute for Neuropsychology, five types of insomni...
We all have valuables that we take with us when out and about; wallet, phone, keys, and other items. These scooter accessories can keep your valuable items safe and put of the way when in public.
As discount mobility specialists you can trust, CareCo strive to bring you the newest and most exciting products as quickly as possible after their release. In today's blog we'd like to bring to your attention the Abilize Olympian Sport Mobility Scooter, one of the most straightforward yet top-of-the-range 8mph scooters available on the market.
With a top speed of 8mph (12kmh) the Abilize Ol...
Many wheelchairs have the capability of tackling terrain beyond the beaten path thanks to some ingenious design. If you’re a wheelchair user with an adventurous streak one of these off-road wheelchairs may just be the right pick for you.
Here at CareCo we offer a wide range of powerchairs and electric wheelchairs from compact chairs for indoor use up to fully featured powerchairs for negotiating various terrains, and everything in between. Powerchairs have a much shorter wheelbase than mobility scooters, making them much more manoeuvrable in tight places, ideal for getting around the house.
Buying a piece of furniture is always a big investment. But buying a riser recliner is a different prospect entirely – more than just a stylish, comfortable addition to your living room, a riser recliner armchair is an important investment in your quality of life and your independence at home.
So it goes without saying that you need to do your research before making a purchase.
But what e...
Since the economic downturn of 2008, the major parties in government during that time have had to deal with a difficult problem: the cost of elderly care. Somehow, someway, government, the NHS and councils are having to find new ways of meeting these costs. The total cost of elderly care to government (including local authorities) as around £23bn every year. That number is only going to get hig...
A great mobility scooter for Spring and Summer is the CareCo Zoom Mobility Scooter, which is ideal for days out or going on holiday. What makes the CareCo Zoom Mobility Scooter stand out is that it is simple and easy to breakdown into five compact parts which can be easily lifted and stored. T...
A Guide To Flying Abroad With Your Travel Scooter
Designed to give you back your freedom and independence, travel mobility scooters are the ideal way to get around if walking is a struggle, enabling you to travel further distances than you'd be able to do so otherwise. But what can you do if you want to travel abroad by plane? Is it safe to take your scooter with you? To answer these questions...
If you’re a mobility scooter user then typical storage bags aren’t practical. If you’re looking for a mobility scooter storage accessory then one of these bags may just be ideal.
A pavement mobility scooter may be viewed as a of a middle of the road choice. However, this couldn’t further from the truth. For many who need a mobility scooter a pavement scooter is the ideal choice and here’s why.
We’ve spoken a lot about riser recliners and their benefits on this blog, but we’ve been more sparing with our advice on swivel recliners. To show just how much a swivel recliner can offer, here are five reasons to make it your personal place of comfort.
Mobility scooters, like any technology, have made advancements over the years. However, knowing whether or not a feature is worth having can be tricky if you’re new to the market. To help you out, here are three innovations worth considering on a mobility scooter.
As the weather gets nicer going out and enjoying more rural areas is a great way to spend the day. However, if you’re a mobility scooter user you may be discouraged in case your scooter can’t handle the variable terrain. Fortunately, an all-terrain mobility scooter can handle the job.
Many of us love to get out in the garden and tend to the flower beds as the weather gets better, but it can be a physically strenuous task. Here are three simple tricks to keep your flower beds flourishing.
If you’re considering heading abroad this summer, specifically in Europe, but you’re concerned about wheelchair accessibility then you needn’t worry. Many beautifully scenic European cities have a good reputation for wheelchair accessibility. Here are some of the best.
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Natasha Bruce-Jones is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving independence and quality of life for those with difficulties.
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