Different aids and equipment that wil be covered

Lots more information about different devices and aids will be appearing here over the next few weeks. So here are some brief summaries of some of the things that will be making an appearance.

To start with, different types of bathroom chair. These range from general utility chairs like the ones found in a shower room to more permanent chairs with a specific purpose. This purpose may be acting as a lowering and elevating bath use chair, a fixed and foldable chair, or a chair that offers a high-seat facility over a toilet.

Rails, steps and grab handles, all of which can offer security and confidence, and reduce the occurrence of falls. They also do this at a comparatively low cost.

Special loofers, brushes and washing devices that make both cleaning and holding these implements easier for those who find it hard to stretch or grip.

Dependency beds and beds that have electric adjustment to facilitate easy movement and position changing. These beds can have numerous adaptations including security “cot” sides, or be on movable casters. Accessories including over-bed tables and toppers enable these beds to be customised to any user.

Chairs which include riser recliner or lift and tilt style easy use chairs, plus high seat chairs and lifter seats that can be powered or work based on pressure systems and a lock.

Matting and anti-slip flooring that can be permanent or moved in and out of certain areas when needed.

Seat accessories like rolls and bolsters to support the back and memory foam cushions and padded back and seat rest to remove pressure points. There are even mini elevator legs to lift the height of a seat.

Shoes designed to make walking easier, more comfortable and healthier by encompassing orthopedic design, proper support areas and materials that are breathable, long lasting and good to look at.

Supports for weaknesses and recovering injuries that include strapping, braces and numerous medical supports. These can be used on limbs, around joints, or for other parts of the body like the neck. Numerous aids are also available to help exercise different muscle groups, or give motion to a joint.

Memory aids which can come in the form of pill boxes differentiated by time, or talking watches and clocks that can be used to signify that something needs doing.

Medical devices like home blood pressure testers, cholesterol monitors and digital thermometers.

General aids that help in everyday activities ranging from writing and using kitchen utensils to reading and making phone calls.

Robotic devices that can alert someone of a problem, accident or emergency, or vacuum the home at the press of a button.

Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers that can give mobility or help retain mobility for those who have trouble getting around without assistance. Strollers now come in a massive choice of styles and wheelchair can be purpose built for participation in a range of sports.

Mobility scooters that may be pavement or pavement and street legal with extended coverage, quality suspension, lights, carry containers and levels of stability that make them a safe and comfortable way to get around.

Equipment for moving (or even handling by a therapist) which covers everything from the home stairlift to “people cranes” that can lift someone from a bed to a chair or even hold them in an upright standing posture.