The Veslar Tri-Walker and Oracle Rollator are two stylish walkers that are new to the CareCo range. If you are considering a walker, either for yourself or a loved one, both should be on your shortlist.
A walking stick, cane, or crutch may seem straight forward to use, but many use them incorrectly. To help you use it correctly we’ve put together a guide.
There are some remarkable walking aids available today, providing superior mobility for users with difficulty getting around. A modern walking frames comes in three basic designs: a 2 wheel walking frame (Zimmer frames), 3 wheel walkers (tri walkers) and a 4 wheel walkers (rollators). Two wheel walking frames have been around for a long time and are an effective step up from the standard walki...
The upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend is a great excuse to relax and unwind with friends and family, a time to get together, have some fun and celebrate the change in season, whether you're indoors or outside. However, with the UK's unpredictable weather making it hard to plan ahead it's difficult to arrange activities, especially if you suffer from mobility or movement problems that require...
The SureWalk is a folding walking stick with pivoting base that provides superior support. There’s no excuse for avoiding some fresh air and healthy outdoor exercise this year - SureWalk has your back, and your feet!
Walking sticks are a necessary walking aid for many people, giving a new lease of life for daily struggles. They’ve been around for several centuries and continue to provide support and aids to walking for people with medical conditions and the elderly. But how do you go about choosing the right stick, especially if you will use it for many years?
First Steps: Identify The Reasons You Need a W...
Tri-walkers and rollators are our most popular walking aids - they provide excellent support and stability and as a result reduce the risk of falling. Any body who has suffered a fall will be in near constant fear of the next one, especially went venturing outside, and this devices are literally life savers...
Summer is upon us (even if it may not feel like it quite yet) so why not make the most of the warmer weather and longer days and get outside? Whether you venture out with your children, grandchildren or friends, getting outside, breathing in the fresh air and soaking up the sunshine are great ways to boost your mood, and will make you want to do so again and again. Today we bring you three ways...
Struggle with your mobility but do not require a mobility or wheelchair, a walking aid may be a great alternative. There are a number of different types of walking aids each with their own strengths such as a Rollators, Tri Walkers, Crutches or Walking Sticks. To help you better understand these and pick the best one for your needs we have given a breakdown of all the benefits of each walking a...
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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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