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Welcome to our blog, your one-stop resource for news, features and resources for living life to the fullest. View our articles on the latest mobility products and features with disability bloggers.

August 3, 2022

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August 3, 2022

How to Use… a Bath Board

A bath board is a helpful mobility aid that will help you to keep your independence. Bridging both sides of the bathtub, bath boards give you a place to sit while washing.

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July 26, 2022

The – Age UK – logo with the word – Lancashire – under it. A picture of the actual building is also showing

July 26, 2022

Ability Superstore Helps Age UK, Nelson

Age UK in Nelson, Lancashire were having a couple of issues and the team at Ability Superstore knew they could help when they visited them.

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July 20, 2022

Half of the image shows a man in a dark grey hoodie and tracksuit bottoms - he is looking at his mobile phone; the image looks very menacing. In the other half of the image is a picture of the Call Blocker machine

July 20, 2022

Tired of Nuisance Calls? The CPR Call Blocker – V10000 Can Help

If you get a lot of nuisance calls, we have something that can help. The CPR Call Blocker – V10000. Simply press the BLOCK NOW button, and that will be the last you hear from that caller!

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July 8, 2022

A photographic montage of five of the Able Life products, the (1) Floor to Ceiling Universal Grab Rail, the (2) Swivel Tray Table, the (3) Bedside Sturdy Rail with Legs, the (4) Bedside Extend-A-Rail and the (5) Bedside Safety Handle and Integral Pouch

July 8, 2022

Able Life – NEW range of Products for Independence at Home

Over the years, Able Life has invented many innovative, reliable and stylish mobility products, all with one aim in mind – to give people the confidence and support needed to be comfortably independent at home.

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June 30, 2022

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June 30, 2022

Good Care Month – July 1st to 31st

July is Good Care Month, join us in supporting and celebrating our health care workers!

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June 27, 2022

On a dark blue background stands a 2-level gold base, on which stands a gold cup with 2 ornate handles. Surrounding the cup are some gold laurel leaves. On the cup are the words – Best Choice Commodes

June 27, 2022

The Best Commodes

With thousands of mobility aids available, how do you know which ones are the best, and which ones top a ‘Best Buy’ list? At Ability Superstore, we’re letting you know with our – What are the Best… ? articles. Today, we're taking a look at commodes.    

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June 22, 2022

A pale blue background on which is placed a sofa that has a Kylie pad on it. To the right of the sofa are three incontinence products – wipes, underwear and an urinal

June 22, 2022

World Continence Week

People living with incontinence often find that not only are they physically impacted, but that the condition can take its toll on their social and emotional well-being, too. That’s why we want to support World Continence Week.

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May 30, 2022

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May 30, 2022

National Growing for Wellbeing Week – 6th – 12th June

National Growing for Wellbeing Week's aim is to raise awareness and celebrate all the advantages that growing and nurturing your own plants and produce can bring.

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May 26, 2022

The image shows the Elephant Feet Style Chair Raisers, the 4 inch Bamboo Furniture Raisers and a chair with the Leg-X Adjustable Chair Raisers on

May 26, 2022

What Are The Best Chair Raisers?

Chair raisers are a safe and secure way of raising chairs off the ground, but what are the best chair raisers? This is a question we often get asked so, we decided to write this blog to let you know what the top 5 chair raisers are.

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May 23, 2022

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May 23, 2022

Walking Sticks – Ability Superstore’s Definitive Guide To These Mobility Aids

Ability Superstore has put together the definitive guide to walking sticks. Here you will find the answer to any question you’ve ever had about these helpful mobility aids.  

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May 13, 2022

The Alzheimer's Society logo, along with the following words – Dementia Action Week 16-22 May

May 13, 2022

Dementia Action Week – 16-22 May

Dementia Action Week is between the 16 and 22 May. According to the World Health Organization, there are currently over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, with over 900,000 of them in the UK.

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April 29, 2022

How To Garden With Mobility Aids

April 29, 2022

How To Garden With Mobility Aids

Spring is here, so let's finally enjoy some much needed time outdoors after the long winter. In this blog we explore how to make your outdoor space the envy of the neighbours, with some handy tips and tools for gardening with limited mobility.

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April 26, 2022

A steaming cup of tea on a wooden table; in the background is a tea plantation. The Dementia UK logo can be seen, as well as a small amount of text about – Time For A Cuppa

April 26, 2022

Time For A Cuppa – Dementia Awareness Week

This May, join thousands of others across the UK and host a – Time for a Cuppa – event to support families facing dementia.

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April 21, 2022

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April 21, 2022

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

This year, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is taking place from 25 April to 1 May. The MS week provides the perfect opportunity for everyone to get involved and show their support.

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April 8, 2022

A huge number – 5 – takes up most of the image. The following words – Reasons Why Walking Is Good For You – are next to the number. A pair of green trainers can also be seen

April 8, 2022

5 Reasons Why Walking Is Good For You!

In today's busy world, it can be tough trying to find time to exercise. Studies have shown that even a short daily walk can have a profound impact on mental health, improve moods, increase stamina and help to relieve stress and anxiety. In this blog, we discuss 5 positive reasons why you should add walking into your everyday activities.     

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April 6, 2022

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April 6, 2022

Choosing the Best Walking Stick For You – 5 Minute Tips!

When it comes to choosing the right walking stick, there are a few things you need to consider. Here's a quick 5 minute blog to help you work out how to get the best walking stick for you.

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April 4, 2022

The lower half of a man; his right foot is bandaged and his left foot is without shoes and socks. There are two crutches that the man is using that are on either side of him

April 4, 2022

Crutches vs Walking Sticks

If you need a mobility aid that feels more stable and secure than a walking stick does, then crutches may be for you. Crutches provide more support and are an excellent disability aid to help people get back on their feet.

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March 31, 2022

Four Easi-Grip Garden Tools alongside two images of the tools being used

March 31, 2022

Easi-Grip Garden Tools

One of the most overlooked aspects in gardening is accessibility. The Easi-Grip garden tools help to bring this hugely popular pastime to many who otherwise might not be able to participate, due to the lack of suitable garden tools.

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March 28, 2022

A stick man (to the far left of the image) and woman (to the far right of the image) are on a blue background. In between the two images is a white toilet, that has a raised toilet seat on it

March 28, 2022

The Best Raised Toilet Seats

Whether you’ve recently had a knee, or hip replacement, or just simply have trouble bending, it can be embarrassing to ask for help when using the toilet. In this blog, we discuss the many virtues and options available for a raised toilet seat.

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March 21, 2022

2 men and 2 women – all four are holding walking sticks. One man and one woman are sitting in armchairs

March 21, 2022

What's The Best Walking Aid For Me?

This handy guide will help you work out what type of walking stick mobility aid is best for you.

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