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We at Ability Superstore hope you’ve all enjoyed your Christmas break and are currently enjoying a very happy and healthy New Year. The Christmas break has just finished, and after an extended period of waking...

This year, National Fitness Day is on Wednesday 23 September. It’s a day when people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities come together to celebrate the ‘fun of fitness’. The awareness day reminds us of...

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels The long summer holidays can have a way of making us feel sluggish and slow, especially when the typical British rain makes a regular appearance and you’re stuck inside sheltering....

It’s almost embarrassing to admit how many times in a day the doorbell rings with a parcel laid neatly on the doorstep. Now, just to be clear, these are not gifts sent to me by...

If you want to get a little fitter, or want to work on specific parts of your body, we've put together some advice to help you achieve your goals – from mobility aids and exercise equipment...

Understanding and living with reduced grip or tremors Living with reduced grip or tremors can affect how your hands and fingers can hold items due to a loss of dexterity or shaking which you are...

Well, we made it to 2021! That should be a cause for celebration, but this year has got off to a muted start with the resurgence of coronavirus and dreadful puns. So, how about we...

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Photo by Chris J Mitchell from Pexels Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak a lot more quickly than normal, meaning that they are more likely to fracture, or break, just from minor bumps....

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels We are about to head into August and summer starts to cool down, if you’re not quite ready to give up the summer sun just yet and are planning a...

Understanding and living with dyspraxia Dyspraxia can affect a person's daily life but symptoms can be treated with the help of therapy and daily living aids. What is dyspraxia? Dyspraxia is a common developmental disorder that...

  Autumn is a great time to get out and about, and there's no better way to do it than by adding a walk into your daily life routine. Walking is a great way to...

In today's busy world and between work, family, and social obligations, it can be tough trying to find time to exercise.  Studies have shown that just a short daily walk can have a profound impact on...

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The 29th of October is World Stroke Day, which aims to highlight the seriousness of the high rates of stroke and raise better public awareness of the risk factors and signs of stroke. The day...

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Understanding the causes and life after a stroke Understanding the factors that can cause a stroke can lower the risk of one occurring. For people recovering from a stroke, treatment, therapies and mobility aids can...

Understanding and living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Motor neurone disease describes a group of diseases that affect the nerves in the brain and spinal cord which tell your muscles what to do. Although there...

COPD is a common condition and affects around 1.2 million people in the UK.  Many people can live with it for years before diagnosis as the symptoms are often dismissed until they worsen.  Although there...

Photo by Mark Dymchenko from iStock Here we are, at the beginning of June 2020, and the UK Government has eased parts of the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. This means that many of...

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Let’s examine the medical advice to see if wearing a face mask will help protect us from catching Covid-19, the devastating respiratory illness which is currently sweeping around the world. Although the arguments for and...

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Creating an accessible garden space Gardening is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy doing something you love, as well as getting that much-needed vitamin D from spending some time outdoors. If you don’t...

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Gardening is one of life’s simple pleasures, a chance to enjoy nature, get gentle exercise, and create something beautiful. But if you have limited mobility, getting back into the garden can feel challenging. The good...

Arthritis is an invisible condition affecting millions of people in their daily lives. With the help of treatments such as medication, mobility aids and adapting your surroundings it is possible to help comfort symptoms and...

Winter is fast approaching, and you might have noticed darker, colder nights with the temperature dropping anywhere you go. Some people feel the effects of cold weather more than others, such as those with Reynaud’s,...

Wildlife has started to wake, a landscape of browns has turned green and we begin to see the subtle signs of life appearing in the ground – tender shoots cautiously emerging from the soil and...

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There are people who need different levels of help to get around. There are also many types of walking aids available to keep you independent, giving you the confidence of mobility and the benefits of...

The season of new beginnings has arrived, it's finally Spring – a very welcome date in the calendar after a cold and gloomy winter. New signs of life are slowly starting to appear everywhere you...

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.  This means...

There’s no one as loyal, faithful, or reliable as our dogs, and the 26th of August is a day for us to celebrate them: International Dog Day! A day for all dogs – no matter...