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.
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of reduced mobility, and because it often affects the hands, shoulders and elbow, it can make every day tasks so much more difficult, and sometimes, impossible. Fortunately, we have been able to develop several mobility aids to help you to live a more independent and pain free life. Here are our newest and most popular arthritis support aids.
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.
When looking to buy a mobility aid it's incredibly important that you assess all of the options available to you. Although you may be set on purchasing a certain type of aid you may discover that something different suits your wants and needs better. Today we open up the debate between investing in a mobility scooter or powerchair, two popular means of transport for those with mobility and move...
Looking to purchase a riser recliner armchair? Unsure which features would benefit you the most? Want to find out more about the different types of chair available? Then CareCo's Riser Recliner Buyer's Guide is here to help! Find out all you need to know about riser recliners (and alternative choices) before you make a final decision.
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Researching and buying a mobility scooter can be a daunting process. The market is packed full of various makes and models, with each scooter including a different set of features. Add into the mix the various accessories and the final price...it's no surprise you may be left a little confused. To help clear things up today's blog outlines the differences between each type of scooter and the fe...
Looking to buy a mobility scooter? It can be daunting to get your head around all the different types or functions of a mobility scooter. Standard or delta tiller? 3 or 4 wheels? Travel or pavement scooter? What is off board and on board charging? All these questions can be very confusing and make choosing the right mobility scooter very difficult. At CareCo we are happy to release our Mobility...
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Featured Careco Author:
Natasha Bruce-Jones is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving independence and quality of life for those with difficulties.