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.
April 4, 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.
March 31, 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.
March 28, 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.
March 21, 2022
What Are The Best Sock Aids?
Sock and Stocking aids are a fantastic invention! I recommend the use of these dressing aids on a very regular basis for people who have difficulty dressing themselves, and the questions I am often asked include – 'Is there something to help me put my socks on' and, 'What is the best sock aid, or sock helper?'
March 17, 2022
Soxon Sock Aid – My Thoughts
The Soxon Sock Aid is a really convenient, popular, frustration free and invaluable dressing aid.
March 15, 2022
How One Word Can Change A Perspective
I’m Ami Hook-Ireland and I have Ataxia. My whole life changed for the better when I got a new wheelchair. There are many disabled people that strongly feel that they could enjoy things in life if they just had the right mobility aid.
February 7, 2022
Time To Talk 2022
February the 3rd is Time to Talk day! An awareness day run by registered charity Mind and national institute Rethink Mental Illness. Time to Talk Day is the UK's biggest mental health conversation.
February 2, 2022
Daily Living Aid Guide - Cups
What are daily living aids? The answer is right there! They're pieces of equipment that help someone complete everyday activities and tasks easier. When you have limited mobility, or a mental impairment, everyday tasks can be a challenge, and that's why we've put together this guide, to try and make life easier.
January 26, 2022
Helping You to Keep Fit
From the first day to the last day of 2022, we all have a New Years resolution or two. We've put together a list of tips containing the best ways to achieve your exercise goals. From mobility aids to exercise equipment that provide some extra support, to fitness goals for daily life.
January 18, 2022
The Blue Monday Theory
Blue Monday is the name given to the 17 January. This day is said to be the most depressing day of the year!
January 14, 2022
Explore Our Range: Dietz Taima XC Rollator
The Dietz Taima XC Rollator might be hard to pronounce (hint: it's pronounced deetz-tie-ma) but, it's incredibly easy to use. With its combination of air filled tyres, comfortable grips and a sturdy frame, this rollator will not steer you wrong. Let's take a look at some of the features that sets apart the Dietz Taima XC from its competitors.
January 14, 2022
Explore Our Range: Handy Cups
The Handy Cup kitchen and dining aid is specifically designed to support independent living, this robust mobility aid is perfect for anyone suffering from dexterity issues, or who have lost confidence in their ability to grab items.
January 13, 2022
Real Life Stories: My Journey From Runner to Battling Chronic Pain
Amanda Nicholson woke up one morning with chronic pain in her neck – she had never been in so much pain. In this month’s Real Life Stories, Amanda tells us how she fights through the pain and finds ways to feel free and enjoy life.
January 4, 2022
Ask Kate! How Do I Fit A Raised Toilet Seat?
Hello! I am Kate Makin, Ability Superstore’s resident Occupational Therapist (OT). For this blog, I thought I would give you some hints and tips on how to fit a popular bathroom disability aid, a raised toilet seat.
December 30, 2021
Why Mobility Aids Are So Important – Case Study 2 - Bigfoot Half Step
This case study shows how a specific mobility aid – the Bigfoot Half Step – has made a significant difference to a person's everyday living.
December 21, 2021
Real Life Stories: Cerebral Palsy and Funding – A Mobility Aid Story
Emily Manock was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three. In this month’s Real Life Stories, Emily tells us about her late diagnosis and her experience with NHS wheelchairs.
December 17, 2021
Face Masks – What To Choose and How To Use
Mandatory face mask wearing has returned to shops and public transport in England, as the Government take action to tackle the Omicron coronavirus variant that recently arrived in the UK.
December 6, 2021
Ability Superstore Mobility Aids Shop - Now Open!
Since we first opened our online mobility aids shop, back in 2010, people keep asking us the same question, "Ability Superstore, when are you going to open a retail store?".
November 24, 2021
Walking Mobility Aids for Christmas
Some walking aids make fantastic Christmas gifts for a friend, loved one, or even as a treat for yourself! Here are some walking aids that we think will make great Christmas presents this year.
November 16, 2021